The bills
were introduced by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Rules and Business,
Senator Ita Enang. The development generated arguments and side talk but the
Senate President, David Mark, had his way when he called for a voice vote, and
ruled in favour of those in support of the passage.
Mark asked
those who were not satisfied with the passage of the bills to raise objections
in writing at plenary on Thursday. The Senate had earlier suspended Order 79
(1) of the Senate Standing Orders, creating the impression that all the Bills
had passed first, second and third readings on the floor of the Senate and
concur to same.
Meanwhile,
Mark has said the Senate will continue further deliberations on the
controversial Fourth Alteration Bill, which seeks to further amend the 1999
Constitution, on Thursday. He also added that the valedictory session to
formally close the Seventh Senate would also be held on Thursday.
Source:
Punch
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