Senate was divided along party
lines on Wednesday over a point of order to debate on alleged electoral
malpractices brought by Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West Senatorial
District.
Dino had on the point of order
sought the leave of the red Chambers to bring a motion to the effect that
election held on 23rd February and 9th March was militarised
The lawmaker wanted the motion
discussed for posterity sake, saying that it would be cowardice for Senators to
close eyes to brazen electoral malpractices.
“Mr. President, distinguished
colleagues I rise this morning through Order 42 as a true representative of the
people to bring to attention of the Senate on elections held on 23rd February
and 9th March, 2019.”
“I want to say, the elections
were militarized and I want the Senate to discuss this matter for posterity
sake.”
“If this matter is discussed and
reasons for military operation is discovered, Mr. President can be properly
advised. ”
“Please permit me, Mr. Senate
President, to bring a full motion on another legislative day. ”
Immediately, the matter was put
to voice votes by the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, there was thunderous”
nay”, suggesting that the chamber wouldn’t want elections debated particularly
the APC lawmakers.
Senate President, Dr Bukola
Saraki, however, argued that the motion having come through Order 42 needed one
fifth to be sustained, hence, he ordered Dino to bring the motion on the next
legislative day.
Effort by the Senate leader,
Ahmed Lawan and Senator Jibrin Barau to turn down the motion did not yield
results as the Senate President insisted that the motion was in accordance with
the rules of the Senate.
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