The Speaker, House of Representatives and Governor-elect of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal has said that President-Elect, Gen. Mohammadu Buhari will execute his duties without considering party allegiances; he will be fair and kind to all.
Tambuwal made this statement at Opoji, Edo State after receiving a traditional title, Onosejile (Godsent) of Opoji kingdom by the Onojie of Opoji, His Royal Highness, Ehidiamen Aidonojie I.
He said “It is only God Almighty that gives power and he takes it away from whoever he wants at any time. Let me assure all Nigerians that our party, particularly the President-elect, Gen. Buhari will do justice to all manners of people of this great nation.
“He is a great man that is aware of the enormity of responsibilities as President of all and not President of a political party. And indeed, in particular, the people of the South-South and South- East, President Buhari will be fair and very kind to all of us as soon as he assumes office come May 29.”
Meanwhile the Senate has said that the Supreme Court doesn’t have the power to stop the National Assembly from amending the 1999 constitution.
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Information and Public Affairs, Eyinnaya Abaribe, said “ The law does not allow one arm of the government to stop another arm of government from performing its duties.
“The Supreme Court cannot stop us from legislating and if they say that it (Supreme Court) is stopping us from making laws, it is misleading and it amounts to misreading the powers of the Supreme Court.”
House Deputy Majority Leader Leo Ogor also said “It is not yet over because the process of seeking interpretation will continue.
“The National Assembly lawyers will follow it up for the remaining part of the issues involved and we are hopeful that judgment will be delivered in our favour at the end of the day.”
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