Power rotation bill suffers set back in Senate

A bill seeking to provide for rotational presidency across the six geo-political zones has suffered a setback in the Senate.

The bill, sponsored by Senator Patrick Abba Moro (PDP, Benue), was roundly rejected by many senators who contributed to the debate on its general principles during Tuesday’s plenary. 

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 Senator Moro had, in his lead debate, said there was need for a law to legalise rotation of power across the various geographical divides in the country. 

However, senators kicked against the bill on the grounds that it was contrary to constitutional provisions. 

 Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah (APC, Kebbi) said the bill should have been presented as one seeking to amend the constitution.

 The Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege (APC, Delta), also kicked against the bill.

 Senator Abba Moro, thereafter, withdrew the bill through Order 42 of the Senate standing rules.