The Senate has commenced moves to make it mandatory for those seeking elective positions to participate in pre-election debates.

The moves by the Senate followed the presentation of a bill by Sen. Abdulfatai Buhari (APC- Oyo North) which was read for the second time.

The upper legislative chamber referred the bill to the Committee on Establishment and Public Service as well as Committee on INEC.

The bill is entitled: “Nigerian Political Debates Commission Bill, 2015.”

If passed, those seeking election as president, governor, lawmakers and other elective positions, including their running mates, would have to go through a debate which would be organised by a proposed commission.
http://www.naijaamebo.com/election-debates-mandatory-president-buhari-passes-bill/

ArodewilliamsT:
The dullard won't sign that bill. He's averse to intellectualism, he himself refused to attend one in 2015. So stop wasting legislative hours on a document that'll be torn into shreds in aso rock.

I think He is the one that sent the bill for approval

ArodewilliamsT:
The dullard won't sign that bill. He's averse to intellectualism, he himself refused to attend one in 2015. So stop wasting legislative hours on a document that'll be torn into shreds in aso rock.

President Buhari can be vetoed by two third majority of the national assembly if the push come to shove.

naijaamebo:


I think He is the one that sent the bill for approval

LOL ..

Is good so that people will know the policy of the candidates before hand

kamalcole3000:


President Buhari can be vetoed by two third majority of the national assembly if the push come to shove.

By the Almajiri and Afonja-filled National assembly.

kamalcole3000:


President Buhari can be vetoed by two third majority of the national assembly if the push come to shove.

Lol. The bill was not introduced by the President. A Senator representing Oyo North whose name is also Buhari presented the bill.