TENSION In SENATE As Senators Godswill Akpabio, Ahmed Lawal Clash Over Sitting Time [Read Details]
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The NIGERIAN TRIBUNE reported that on Thursday, the Senate convened an emergency executive session due to a heated dispute concerning the official sitting time of the Red Chamber. This disagreement was between the current Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and his predecessor, Senator Ahmed Lawan. The contention arose over the appropriate timing for plenary sessions. As per the Senate’ s established rules, the official starting time for these sessions is set at 10 am.
The altercation highlighted differing opinions on adherence to this schedule, which ultimately led to the urgent session. The rules, designed to ensure order and consistency, were at the center of the debate, with both leaders presenting their perspectives on the matter. This incident underscores the importance of procedural regulations in legislative bodies and the potential conflicts that can arise when there are differing interpretations or expectations regarding these rules.
The motion to amend the sitting time was introduced by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele. During deliberations on the amendment, Lawan opposed the proposal. He challenged Akpabio, arguing that the rationale for changing the sitting time to align with the House of Representatives was neither convincing nor ” scientific” enough. Lawan insisted there were no compelling reasons to change the sitting time and emphasized that lawmakers were more energetic in the early hours, making a 10 am start more productive.
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