By Ken Harries Esq In Nigeria’s political landscape, the National Assembly is meant to be a sanctuary of sober deliberation and a place where rules and processes are observed with discipline, decorum and responsibility. Yet in this same hallowed chamber, the suspended Kogi Central Senatorial
The Senate has reiterated that its operations are governed by established rules that must be strictly followed. This was emphasized by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, during a one-day capacity-building workshop held in Abuja. Addressing the recent controversy involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Adaramodu made it
The National Assembly management has officially rejected Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s appeal to return to her legislative duties following her six-month suspension for alleged misconduct. According to the National Assembly administration, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension remains active as the issue is still pending before the Court of Appeal. After the Federal High Court
By Olufemi Aduwo In the interpretive hierarchy of judicial pronouncements, it is an elementary but enduring principle of law that obiter dicta, however persuasive or pronounced from the loftiest judicial altars, do not assume the force of law. The binding component of a judgment is the ratio decidendi – that is, the legal principle or […]
There is a heavy security presence at the main gate of the National Assembly complex following reports that the suspended lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, will be resuming during plenary on Tuesday (today). DAILY POST reports that the lawmaker on Saturday vowed that she will resume sitting on Tuesday, July 22. The senator cited a recent […]
The Senate has cautioned suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against resuming her legislative duties on Tuesday, citing that her suspension remains in effect until its expiration. Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, issued the warning in a statement on Sunday. Adaramodu emphasized that there is no valid court order