On Tuesday, the upper legislative chamber directed customs to suspend the action, but the NCS went ahead to offer 60 percent rebate on the duty.
This prompted the senate to summon Ali, and instructed him to appear in customs uniform.
“The senate will take a resolution and an agency of government will have the temerity, will have the guts, the strength to blatantly disregard the Nigerian senate. It is a very dark day for democracy,” said Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west, while moving a motion.
“I’m a member of the customs committee. I want to educate some of us, the position of CGC has a rank…. When he appeared before the committee, I asked why he does not wear uniform, and he said uniformed men don’t wear uniform twice.
“I reminded him that he retired as a colonel and that a general and was appointed as the corps marshal of the FRSC, and he proudly wore the uniform of FRSC.
“We need to check this properly, we are taking a decision on behalf of the people, and an agency decides to disrespect the Nigerian senate? If they are taking duty on Nigerian roads, and the president is passing, no customs officer will stop him and ask for papers, they will rather salute him.
“The senate has resolved that we invite the CGC to appear in plenary with his uniform to either justify or falsify this statement.”
After the motion was put to a voice vote, it was resolved that Ali should appear on Wednesday. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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I repeat our problem in Nigeria is the Senate what is all this ? Those working they end up as an obstacle to them ,then those tearing and destroying you keep shielding them while the poor masses. Suffer.May the Almighty punish any of you that has an ulterior motive.
ReplyDeleteIf he likes, let him wear football jersey. All I want is good performance.
ReplyDeleteNigerians did not elect representatives to go and be harrasing hardworking government appointees! This muscle- flexing should please stop!
ReplyDeleteBuratai, is as well doing well, why can't we advice him to go to Borno or sambisa forest without the uniform? Hameed Ali should simply comply with rules of engagement or resign! Wearing uniform will not hinder his performance! So what is the big deal about it?
ReplyDeleteuseless Senate and foolish Dino. Saraki will regret this era as a senate president. posterity will come calling soonn.
ReplyDeleteStop this nonsense Amodu All can't be higher than our institution such as senate. Once a resolution is pass by the Senate it means Nigerians have spoken. Remember this is an arm of Nigeria government wish must be respected. Mr Acting President pls sanction him if he did not comply with the Senate directive.
ReplyDeleteOverzealous oga. How. Come vehicles were allowed entry into nigeria. D. Customs is culpable an now he wants 2 behave As is some 1 is cheating d. Country after collecting bribe. He Tinks nigerians are fools.
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