Mr Femi Falana (SAN) has said the Senate got it wrong when it asked the President, or the Inspector General of Police to appear before it.

He said this when he appeared as a guest on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily, on Thursday.

Falana quoted sections of the Constitution to explain that the President or the governor of a state cannot be summoned by the National Assembly.

He said, “There is no such power given to NASS by the Constitution to summon everybody.

“It has given the President the discretion to address the National Assembly either jointly or separately on any matter of national importance.”

“The Senate didn’t get it right this time around. By virtue of Section 67 of the Constitution, the National Assembly or either chamber can summon a Minister when the affairs of his or her ministries are under consideration.

“The only other occasion where a public officer can be summoned by the National Assembly is when proceedings are ongoing to expose corruption (Section 88) and when a law is being debated either with a view to amending it or to have a new law entirely.”

However, the senior advocate stated that the lawmakers can fix areas of the Constitution perceived as weak, rather than going beyond its limits as such actions can subject the institution to ridicule.

Pierohandsome:
I disagree with Falana on this, Senate cn summon the president not to talk of ordinary IGP .

The Senate arm is for checks and balances, the IGP is an appointee who is answerable to the people and can be summoned by the people thru the senate.

Mr Falana, i disagree with u on this.

yarimo:
Thank you mr FALANA, this serving set of senators led by SARAKI are the worst of senators since 1960

anibirelawal:



As in extremely worst, set of Selfish power mongers.

Pierohandsome:
I disagree with Falana on this, Senate cn summon the president not to talk of ordinary IGP .

The Senate arm is for checks and balances, the IGP is an appointee who is answerable to the people and can be summoned by the people thru the senate.

Mr Falana, i disagree with u on this.

Amacaco:
Someone should tell Falana that he is lying and turning the constitution upside down. He should apply for the position of a Judge and give his interpretations of the law the way he likes but as a lawyer he is deceiving the unlearned and playing politics. He is so so so so wrong on this.

deomelo:



Typical ignorant ipob rubbish..

We have 3 co-equal branches or arms of government for a reason.


Village square education is bad for you villagers..

yarimo:
criminals and rogues

anibirelawal:



As in extremely worst, set of Selfish power mongers.

GavelSlam:


Provide sections of the constitution to back your claim.

KidsNEXTdoor:



Defenders of impunity are here.... Enemies of democracy... Like Buhari like supporters

They live to suck the blood of innocent Christians

KidsNEXTdoor:


And when did the police make up any arm of the government..... Tell us Mr quotasystem Education

KidsNEXTdoor:


And when did the police make up any arm of the government..... Tell us Mr quotasystem Education

life2017:
Saraki is a an arrogant Tyrant.
The current senate is a joke.
They are simply a gang of selfish corrupt individuals.
They act more like a pressure group or like a gang of motor park tout.

They are more of law breakers than they are lawmakers.

GavelSlam:


Provide sections of the constitution to back your claim.

deomelo:



Olodo ipob, I was talking about the president based on the comment made by the other olodo ipob I quoted.

Learn how to read and comprehend simple English words.


Btw, who hire and sack the police IG.? The executive or your crooked and incompetent judiciary uncles in the Senate.



These ignorant Igbos sef..

Pierohandsome:
I disagree with Falana on this, Senate cn summon the president not to talk of ordinary IGP .

The Senate arm is for checks and balances, the IGP is an appointee who is answerable to the people and can be summoned by the people thru the senate.

Mr Falana, i disagree with u on this.

Ecstasy154:
Mr Femi Falana (SAN) has said the Senate got it wrong when it asked the President, or the Inspector General of Police to appear before it.

He said this when he appeared as a guest on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily, on Thursday.

Falana quoted sections of the Constitution to explain that the President or the governor of a state cannot be summoned by the National Assembly.

He said, “There is no such power given to NASS by the Constitution to summon everybody.

“It has given the President the discretion to address the National Assembly either jointly or separately on any matter of national importance.”

“The Senate didn’t get it right this time around. By virtue of Section 67 of the Constitution, the National Assembly or either chamber can summon a Minister when the affairs of his or her ministries are under consideration.

“The only other occasion where a public officer can be summoned by the National Assembly is when proceedings are ongoing to expose corruption (Section 88) and when a law is being debated either with a view to amending it or to have a new law entirely.”

However, the senior advocate stated that the lawmakers can fix areas of the Constitution perceived as weak, rather than going beyond its limits as such actions can subject the institution to ridicule.

http://www.punchng.com/senate-cant-summon-president-govs-ig/

GavelSlam:

Provide sections of the constitution to back your claim.

SoNature:


Mr Falana is saying whhat our Constitution says that's why he advised them to amend it now to get address these areas.

Mr Falana is a disguised Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)

Let's be reasonable in our criticism