The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday threw out President Muhammdu Buhari’s Bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act, 2022.
The Bill titled: “A Bill for an Act to amend the Electoral Act 2022 and for related matters, 2022,” was overwhelming rejected by Senators, a development that effectively stopped its second reading
Despite a court order prohibiting the Senate from acting on the bill, it received first reading on Tuesday.
Court’s decision, claiming that the judiciary cannot prevent the Legislature from carrying out its constitutional duties under any circumstances.
Senator Adamu Aliero had urged the Senate President to drop proposed action on the Bill before the Senate began considering it on Wednesday, citing order 52(5) of the Senate Standing Rules.
Lawan, on the other hand, was adamant. He reiterated his position that only senators can vote against the bill, not the judiciary, which could use an order to prevent the chamber from carrying out its constitutional duties.
Senators, on the other hand, voted overwhelmingly to prevent the bill from being read a second time.
