Nigeria Senate on Tuesday adjourned seating till the 12th of March, 2019 to enable lawmakers participate in the gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections slated for 9th of March.
The development
followed a motion moved by the Senate leader, Ahmed Lawan, stating that
lawmakers need to concentrate on the elections.
“Mr. President,
distinguished colleagues, as you can see, some of our colleagues are
unavailable because they need to participate in the next elections. ”
“I
want to submit that we adjourn till after the gubernatorial elections
slated for 9th March so that we can reconvene on 12th, I so submit sir.”
Senator
Philip Tanimu Aduda seconded the motion, explaining that it was
important for the lawmakers to participate, hence, there was no need
they stay behind.
Meanwhile, the Senate reconvened on Tuesday
after a recess that allowed them back to their constituencies to
participate in the national elections.
Elections have been held
which was won and lost. Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki who lost his
bid to come back, however, presided over Tuesday’s plenary for about 30
minutes.
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