A dispute breaks out in Nigeria’s Senate as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole confront each other over amended standing rules. Multiple reports say the disagreement centers on changes to procedures affecting who can participate in, or qualify for, a presiding officer race. Oshiomhole protests the amended rules presented in the chamber, arguing that the document does not accurately reflect what transpired during deliberations. Akpabio responds by warning that sanctions may be imposed if Oshiomhole continues to disrupt proceedings. Reports state Akpabio directs or threatens action by Senate security officials, including the potential escorting of Oshiomhole out of the chamber if he does not comply with the amended rules. Another report adds that Oshiomhole escalates the matter by calling for Akpabio’s resignation, arguing that Akpabio would not qualify to preside under the same rules currently being debated. The confrontation involves threats and formal objections as the Senate debates the amended rules.
Akpabio and Oshiomhole clash over amended Senate rules
A dispute breaks out in Nigeria’s Senate as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole confront each other over amended standing rules. Multiple reports say the disagreement center...
- Akpabio and Oshiomhole clash in the Senate over amended standing rules.
- Oshiomhole says the rules document presented does not reflect what happened in the chamber.
- The amended rules relate to participation/qualification for a presiding officer race.
- Akpabio warns of sanctions and threatens removal of Oshiomhole from the chamber for non-compliance.
- Oshiomhole calls for Akpabio’s resignation over the proposed rule changes.
The former Edo State governor maintained that Akpabio would no longer qualify to preside over the Senate under the same rules currently being proposed and debated. The post Oshiomhole calls for Akpabio’s resignation over Senate rule changes appeared first on Vanguard News.
3 months agoDrama erupts as Senate President Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole clash over amended standing rules, leading to threats of sanctions on the Senate floo Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabio-threatens-sanctions-as-oshiomhole-protests-rule-change/
3 months agoMr Oshiomhole protested that the document presented did not accurately reflect what transpired in the chamber while Mr Akpabio warned that he would direct the Sergeant-at-Arms to escort the senator out of the chamber if he failed to comply The post Akpabio, Oshiomhole clash over amended Senate rules barring new lawmakers from presiding officer race appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
3 months ago“If you become unruly, we will use the rules to take you out of the Senate,” Akpabio said, cautioning Oshiomhole against further disruption. The post Drama in senate as Oshiomhole, Akpabio clash over amended rules appeared first on Vanguard News.
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