Constitution Ammendment: NASS Rejects Devolution of Powers Because Some of Its Principal Officers Are Eyeing The Presidency-Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has revealed reason the National Assembly, under the leadership of Senator Bukola Saraki, voted against devolution of powers in the constitution amendment.
He said the National Assemble would not have done otherwise since some of its principal members were eyeing the presidency.
Falana, who spoke with Punch, said, “The National Assembly, under the leadership of Senator Bukola Saraki, is controlled by the APC.
“Not only was power devolution rejected, the National Assembly also resolved to concentrate more powers in the centre.
“This should not surprise the Nigerian people since some of the principal officers of the National Assembly are eyeing the presidency.
“They are anxious to exercise the enormous powers of the President of the republic.”
