Jonathan told the News Agency of Nigeria in Minna that the resolution was clearly an abuse of the Constitution.
“The suspension of Sen. Ali Ndume is ultra vires under the powers of the legislature in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended),” he contended.
According to him, Section 6 (6) (a) and (b) of the 1999 Constitution vests powers to impose any sanction or punishment in the Judiciary and to be exercised by courts of competent jurisdiction.
“Therefore, any provision in the Senate rules of procedure which imposes any punishment to be exercised by it ultra vires the judicial powers.”
He also said that the suspension was a fundamental denial of the rights of Ndume’s constituents to representation in the National Assembly.
He urged the lawmakers to always put the interest of the country ahead of any personal consideration, so as to ensure peace, progress and political development of the nation.
Jonathan called for understanding and cordial working relationship among the three arms of government to enable Nigerians enjoy good governance. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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The senators are bunch of Dishonourable and irresponsible humans who can only become senators in Nigeria
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DeleteIf someone talks to them from outside they said separation of powers, but look at who they took over judiciary's power. I thanks to the vibrant lawyer's who are trying to educate the lagislators.
ReplyDeleteMr Taidi Jonathan,you are talking out of point,i contest your word. This man brought a force accusation on his fellow member,and a committee was set up to investigate this in house issue. After proper investigation it was find out that the accusation was fallacy.According to the rule of the house a decision of his punishment was made publicly in the chamber of 109 members on voice vote and no single senator said nay to this suspension. My simple question to you is if A member of the NBA does same,what will be the punishment for same??? You guys should stop deceiving Nigerians,this is a Democratic era not Autocracy.
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