A federal lawmaker George Sekibo on Tuesday hinted that some senators are planning to veto President Muhammadu Buhari on the electoral act amendment bill. According to Sekibo, they have compiled 73 signatures to veto the President. The 109-member Senate will require a two-thirds majority to veto the bill into law. President Buhari had written the National Assembly to inform them of his decision to withhold his assent on the bill. According to the President, his decision was informed by advice from relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of Government after a thorough review. He added that signing the bill into law would have serious adverse legal, financial, economic, and security consequences on the country, particularly in view of Nigeria’s peculiarities. The Senate adjourned its session till Wednesday.
Meanwhile, senators resumed plenary today with another closed-door session discussing President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto on the electoral act amendment bill. The closed-door session was held for a few minutes. At the end of the session, Senate President Ahmad Lawan said the lawmakers discussed President Buhari’s refusal to sign the electoral act amendment bill into law. He added that the Senators have decided to wait for their colleagues in the House of Representatives to resume before taking any action as whatever step they need to take will involve the House of Representatives. He also said the Senate will consult with their constituents and other stakeholders during the break. Meanwhile, members of the House of Representatives are currently on holiday and their sitting has been adjourned till January next year.
Chidozie Chima | September 20, 2024
