drnoel:


Doesn't matter anymore weather Buhari signs it into law or not. Once he gets the bill he has only 30 days to sent it back stating his grievance cos failure to do so makes the bill law automatically. Those cutthroats have already changed that portion of the constitution during GEJ era.

Princedapace:
Yes...police not part of the arm forces but a very important institution in internal security matters...the most important institution in internal security matters. That is why u see IGP attending arm forces security meetings headed by the president and other arm forces chiefs..... All points u made are valid...yes but in a sensitive country like Nigeria...not even the national assembly will consider relinquishing such power from the president.. He controls the police and the arm forces.. And he orders them..

HungerBAD:
Classic case of when Lawmakers become bored in Abuja.

Ike Ekweremadu, and his crew are bored and have too much time on their hands, hence they came up with the idea of interfering with the President's power.

These are people elected into offices to help bring succour to their constituents,but what do they do?busy trying to take powers from the President, and forgetting to bring the dividends of democracy to their people.

HungerBAD:
Classic case of when Lawmakers become bored in Abuja.

Ike Ekweremadu, and his crew are bored and have too much time on their hands, hence they came up with the idea of interfering with the President's power.

These are people elected into offices to help bring succour to their constituents,but what do they do?busy trying to take powers from the President, and forgetting to bring the dividends of democracy to their people.

Princedapace:


Hahahahahahaha.. That of IGP can never happen.. Not in Nigeria..

The powers of the president lies as the commander in chief of the arm forces.. .. He can never allow such power to be cut off or reduce and taking away the appointment and loyalty of the IGP is one of such powers the president will never do..

sarrki:


We are not against it.

What we are clamoring for is to make policy that will take us out of recession.

Ekweremadu said the Second Schedule, Part I and II of the Constitution has been altered to decongest the Exclusive Legislative List in order to give more powers to the states of the Federation[.

He said the move will enhance the principle of federalism and good governance. Ekweremadu said pensions, prisons, railways, stamp duties and wages have been moved from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent List.

He added that arbitration, environment, healthcare, housing, road safety, land and agriculture, youths and public complaints were also added to the Concurrent List of the Constitution.

It amended sections 82 and 122 of the Constitution to reduce the period within which the president or a governor may authorise withdrawal of monies from the Consolidated Revenue Fund in the absence of an Appropriation Act from six months to three months.

“Essentially, this will compel early presentation of a budget proposal by the Executive arm of government, thereby giving the legislature sufficient time to scrutinise such proposal,” Ekweremadu noted.[\quote]

Also, section 121 of the Constitution has been amended to guarantee first line charge funding for Houses of Assembly from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. If passed into law, it will free state legislatures from the grip of state governors.

This sounds like a great way to get state legislature to stop being lazy. Half the issues in the states start with them never checking the govenor.


[quote author=sarrki post=51761299]Amendment of sections 147 and 192 of the Constitution would also ensure that the president and governors designate and assign portfolios to persons nominated as ministers or commissioners, respectively, prior to confirmation by the Senate or House of Assembly.

It also provided a period of 60 days within which such nominations shall be forwarded to the Senate or House of Assembly following inauguration, [s]with 35 per cent representation for women in the appointment of ministers and commissioners.[/s]

Sections 51, 67, 93 and 315 were amended to create the National Assembly Service Commission and the State House of Assembly Service Commission and empower the National Assembly and State House of Assembly respectively to provide for the powers and structure of the commissions through subsequent legislations.

It has also made it mandatory for the President to attend a joint meeting of the National Assembly, once a year, to deliver a State of the Nation Address and removed lawmaking power of the executive arm of government under section 315.

Omoakinsuyi:
Can they cut his powers? Daydreamrrs

HungerBAD:
Classic case of when Lawmakers become bored in Abuja.

Ike Ekweremadu, and his crew are bored and have too much time on their hands, hence they came up with the idea of interfering with the President's power.

These are people elected into offices to help bring succour to their constituents,but what do they do?busy trying to take powers from the President, and forgetting to bring the dividends of democracy to their people.

Aufbauh:
The news caption makes it look like a negative connotation why in actual sense it is a right step in a good direction meant for the good of all.

I believe that the Nigerian President is overburdened with responsibilities and needs to be free up for clear vision and better performance. It is only by legislative amendment like this that we can get to restructure easily and peacefully.

Justiyke4u:
It is very clear that most people that commented above except one or two persons did not read this report. Moving some items from exclusive legislative list to concurrent list is encouraging though more is required because the "doctrine of covering the field" can still prevent the state from enacting any law or doing anything on those items. In all, true federalism is what will only move this country forward in peace and unity and that can only be achieved by restructuring this country.

khadaffi:
This is a very good development. Unfortunately many NL above did not even read the news. Probably only the topic. Furthermore I even think the powers to appoint the IGP should be given to the legislatures.

DamiBukola:
Hungerbad and Sarrki are you guys humans at all? Please stop this show of shame and do the needful by apologising to Nairaland. You guys must start reasoning from your heads and not anus, tell me one bad thing in Ike Ekweremadu's bill.

Tculest:
. Y did Jonathan refused to sign ,if it is gud? Hero of Democracy didn't sign. Dat means d bills are very bad

MrEverest:
Its terrible when a dullard welds too much powers, its akin to giving the control buttons of a nuke to a kid!

Grundig:
Guys read. Read. read.

This is actually laudable. The presidency shouldn't have sweeping powers. Like someone opined above. I pray they also take away the appointment of IGP from the presidency. Like the NJC/CJN the most senior in rank should automatically take over.

abumeinben:
Hehehehe...

One thing I fear of these is, particular the state resource control, what will happen to the poor, non-natural resource northern states.

For states handling pension and others, I hope they're not using Lagos as example!

If they're serious about the 4 or 5 additional seaports, then we are on the right track.

udemejack:
[b][/b]So even Goodluck refused to sign it into law,and you thing Buhari will?,this Ekweremadu is a complete joker

BlackMbakara1:


Of what use is the title commander in chief?

HungerBAD:
Classic case of when Lawmakers become bored in Abuja.

Ike Ekweremadu, and his crew are bored and have too much time on their hands, hence they came up with the idea of interfering with the President's power.

These are people elected into offices to help bring succour to their constituents,but what do they do?busy trying to take powers from the President, and forgetting to bring the dividends of democracy to their people.

Justiyke4u:
It is very clear that most people that commented above except one or two persons did not read this report. Moving some items from exclusive legislative list to concurrent list is encouraging though more is required because the "doctrine of covering the field" can still prevent the state from enacting any law or doing anything on those items. In all, true federalism is what will only move this country forward in peace and unity and that can only be achieved by restructuring this country.

abu12:



d dullard is your problem now, instead of u and your stupid biafrans to agitate for reasonable ammendments from ekweremadu you are there full of hate with Buhari

ahaz:
just becos of f.t.c see as you turn yourself to dosomu.....just go through this jargon and see if you made any iota of sense.

omohayek:


But the police aren't part of the armed forces! That you perceive them to be says a great deal about how the lines between police and the military have been blurred in Nigeria by their repeated misuse over the years. Policemen aren't soldiers, and soldiers have no right to act as if they were policemen when they're dealing with civilians; the all too common sight of soldiers "arresting" ordinary people is nothing more than thuggery.