Bill Seeking To Empower NASS To Summon President, Governors Passes Second Reading
Terry Ikumi A Bill that will empower the National Assembly to summon the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Governors of States has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Representative Sergius Ogun, seeks to amend the constitution to compel the President and governors to respond to issues of security or any other matter before parliament. Although the bill was not debated during plenary on Tuesday, it was referred to the constitution review committee. This is sequel to the controversy that trailed the refusal of President Muhammadu B...