Minority Walks Out As Reps Pass State Police Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives on Thursday staged a walkout during plenary after the chamber passed the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish state police, alleging that the process violated constitutional provisions and the House Standing Orders. Addressing journalists after the session, Chairman of the Minority Caucus, Frederick Agbedi, […]
ADC Reps Caucus Demands INEC Chairman’s Removal Over Alleged Bias
By Oluwakemi Kindness The caucus of the African Democratic Congress in the House of Representatives has called for the removal and prosecution of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan. The lawmakers alleged bias and misconduct, which they say could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general election. Caucus leader, […]
Minority Caucus Warns House Against Ignoring Interim Report on Tax Law
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman of the Minority Caucus Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Laws, Afam Victor Ogene, has warned that dismissing the caucus’ interim report on alleged alterations to the Tax Reform Acts could encourage impunity and undermine the independence of the National Assembly. Ogene’s comments came after the House Deputy Spokesperson, Philip Agbese, reportedly […]