SENATORS EXCHANGE BLOWS OVER PRESIDENT JONATHAN’S STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS. The Nigerian Senate relived a brief moment ofits chaotic past Wednesday after two members targeted each other at an irate session over a proposed law compelling the president to deliver a state of the nation address yearly. Kabiru Garba Marfa, who represents Zamfara State, and Paulinus Igwe, a Senator from Ebonyi State, set out for fisticuffs before they were separated by several other senators who had deliberated the law for hours without a decision. The legislation, approved by the Senate and the House of Representatives, has been rejected by President Goodluck Jonathan whohas raised concerns with several aspects of the bill. As passed, the bill will make it mandatory for Mr. Jonathan and future presidents to presentState of the Nation address on the first legislative day of every July before a joint sitting of the National Assembly. Also, both chambers will have the right to summon the president if he fails to appear in person on the date.
Posted on: Thu, 04 Jul 2013 22:32:58 +0000
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