The Nigerian Senate, on
Wednesday, told nine ministerial nominees to “take a bow” as screening began.
The Senate President, Ahmed
Lawan, explained that the decision was in line with the long-standing tradition
of the legislature, that all former lawmakers nominated for appointments are
given an automatic endorsement.
The minister-nominees who enjoyed
the privilege include: Godswill Akpabio, Gbemisola Saraki, Hadi Sirika,
Olorunnimbe Mamora, George Akume, Chris Ngige, Tayo Alasoadura, Emeka Nwajuiba,
a serving Reps member and surprisingly, Rotimi Amaechi, a former Minister of
Transportation.
Unlike other nominees who were
former federal lawmakers, Amaechi was only a former Speaker of the Rivers State
House of Assembly.
The National Assembly’s Point of
Order makes room for Senators returning based on the number of times elected,
Senators who have been members of House of Reps, Senators elected for the first
time.
It, however, does not recognize
State House of Assembly.
But Lawan noted that the benefit
given to Amaechi was an extension to lawmakers from the State House of
Assembly.
“We have agreed on a policy on
how we go about the screening of nominees, we agreed that any nominee with the
legislative background will enjoy the privilege that we normally extend to such
nominees.
“I can see this nominee is so
clever that he emphasized that he’s been a Speaker,” the Senate President said.
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