Senate To Consult Reps Over Electoral Bill

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawn has said that the Senate will consult the House of Representatives on how to respond to President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.
He said the consultation with their counterparts at the House was necessary and in line with the constitutional provisions.
He made this known at the start of the plenary on Wednesday. His announcement was sequel to a closed-door session, which lasted for about an hour.
“The Senate, in a closed session, discussed the way forward on how the Senate will respond to the letter from Mr president on the Electoral Amendment Bill.
“The Senate consequently resolved to consult with the House of Representatives in January when both chambers will be in session.
“Presently, the House of Reps has gone on recess and we all know the constitutional provision is for the Senate and the House to jointly take the appropriate action,” he said.
He said the Senate also resolved to consult their constituents during the holiday.
“The Senate believes that our constituents have a role to play as major stakeholders in the laws that we make in the National Assembly,” Mr Lawan added.
President Buhari had written to both chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday, communicating his decision to reject the bill.