Senate To Debate Motion On Court Order Deleting Section 84(12) From Electoral Act

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The Senate will on Wednesday debate a motion on the ruling of the Abia State High Court ordering the deletion of Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act passed by the National Assembly.

The Senate’s decision follows a point of order moved by Senator George Sekibo during Tuesday’s plenary questioning the High court’s ruling.

The Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia, Abia State had on Friday ordered the Attorney-General of the Federation to immediately delete Section 84 of the amended Electoral Act.

 

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That law isn't in conflict with existing law d appeal court must study very well

The law clearly says political appointees aren't public servant so the FHC judgement is flawed

Mediocrity lawmakers make sure your lawyers have filed appeal before 30 days. Debate is not an option this time around.

They are still planning to debate while Malami is planning to gazette the judgement. On your marks, get set go! Let see who gets there first...

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