Immunity: Saraki, Dogara won’t benefit from it- Rep

THE House of Represen-tatives yesterday explained that the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu as well as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and his deputy, Yakubu Dogara and Yussuff Lasun respectively will not be beneficiaries of the proposed immunity for the presiding officers of the National Assembly in the ongoing constitutional amendment. Dogara and Saraki Dogara and Saraki This is just as the House has stated that the proposed immunity was not to shield anybody, rather it was to stop unnecessary distractions of the presiding officers from the other arms of government. Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazak Namdas, while addressing journalists yesterday said that the immunity clause which passed through second reading and referred to the House ad-hoc committee on Constitutional Amendment will pass through the normal rigorous process. He regretted that already some people had concluded that the National Assembly had given the presiding officers immunity, stressing that the immunity could be dropped by the ad-hoc committee which he said were made up of experts on constitutional matters who will also get inputs from knowledgeable Nigerians. A member of the committee said, “Even if the immunity is passed, the incumbent can’t enjoy it. We want to guard against distractions. The National Assembly is distracted now. It is for the future, so, there is nothing wrong for leaders to enjoy it.” However, some members of the committee also expressed their disapproval of the proposed immunity for the presiding officers, although, the House spokesman said it was not done in bad faith. According to him, such proposal was done for good governance, adding that for the fact that the debate took place in the chamber during plenary, did not mean that it had been adopted. On the public hearing of the alleged sexual misconduct against three members of the House, he assured that nobody will be shielded even as he expressed dismay that the outgoing American Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle whso brought the allegation to the Speaker decided not to attend the investigative hearing. YOU MAY LIKE Reps react to Buhari’s appointments - Vanguard News Women’s rights activist to Melaye: Apologise to Tinubu within 3 days or... - Vanguard News What is the North afraid of? - Vanguard News Daughter who took care of her dad’s love-child! - Vanguard News Magu's confirmation: Read letter Osinbajo sent to senate as 'Acting president' - Vanguard News After Euro 2016: Ronaldo buys Bugatti for 2.5million euros - Vanguard News 30 Of The World’s Most Disturbing PlacesGeekVIP Scientists Have Discovered The Way To Stop Snoring For GoodStop Snoring Today 13 Deadliest Places People Choose To VisitFropky.com See the Whole Truth about What Happens to Food in MicrowavesComedyTrash Countdown To Divorce! Inside Kim & Kanye’s Troubled MarriageRadar Online 35 Huge Dogs That Will Make Your Jaw DropPressRoomVIP by Taboola Sponsored Links Tony Chinonso View all posts by Tony Chinonso → Previous Post FEMI FANI-KAYODE Fani-Kayode released, says EFCC tried to silence him You might also like Dog saves family from cobra attack in Bayelsa Dog saves family from cobra attack in Bayelsa How Sani Abacha died, by Jerry Useni (2) How Sani Abacha died, by Jerry Useni (2) The thing with women in politics The thing with women in politics Dimeji Bankole arrested Dimeji Bankole arrested How I raped pregnant corps member —Okada rider How I raped pregnant corps member —Okada rider Maheeda goes completely naked in Ikeja Maheeda goes completely naked in Ikeja My being unmarried is not your business, Banky W tells fans My being unmarried is not your business, Banky W tells fans Red alert in militant camps: Security agencies infiltrate militants Red alert in militant camps: Security agencies infiltrate militants Recommended by Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof. 3 comments Livefyre Sign in 108 people listening shuaib361nnadietc1FalekeOlaifaEvelyn koredeDAVE ANTHONYCUSTOMNEWS2vanguardnnewsDynamoDelayNigeriaLoanCommission Read more at:

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