Senegalese lawmakers, who are divided between a 150-seat National Assembly and a 100-seat Senate, voted to do away with the Senate, passing a law, which dissolves the institution in order to save an estimated $15 million.

Minister of Justice Aminata Toure explained that the suppression on Tuesday of the Senate is intended to curb government spending, and would provide the cash needed to help the victims of the yearly rains, which have left thousands homeless and killed at least 13 people.

Unlike the National Assembly, the senate is a relatively recent institution, and has become a symbol of government waste.

It’s been frequently pilloried and described as an instrument of cronyism, a way to reward loyal party workers who did not get elected to the larger National Assembly. Around half the senators are directly appointed by the president.

Congress also voted to abolish the Office of the Vice-President, established in 2009 by then President Abdoulaye Wade, the BBC reports. It has never been occupied.

•Culled from Associated Press
Source: http://abusidiqu.com/senegal-dissolves-senate-arm-of-national-assembly-to-save-cost/

Can this really happen in my fatherland's country?
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This FP matter abge and this can never happen in my country nigeria never

Both arm should be dissolved in Nigeria to save cost

olatunjihaq:
Can this really happen in my fatherland's country?
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My dear, OYO is your case ooh *in Rita's voice*

We want same in Nigeria and also the abolition of the name MUHAMMAD BUHARI

I wish NA can be scrapped entirely in Nigeria. They are just an unnecessary waste of money as far as i'm concerned.

Talking about making laws; we can find a way round that which will cost us very little.

Please can we put this in cartoon format so our Dullardeen can read and laugh and laugh and laugh.