Tension over inauguration of committees, others as Senate resumes

John Alechenu, Abuja


After a tense Senate session which culminated in a closed session, Vanguard has learnt late on Tuesday, that flayed nerves were calm during the closed session.

This, it was learnt followed the decision of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio to offer explanations while having the relevant sections of the Senate rules read out to put the matter in proper perspective.

A source privy to what transpired behind closed doors told Vanguard that although the ugly incident was tabled “by one or two Senators, “ the matter was subsequently resolved after Senators went through provisions of the rule book.

The source who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the matter for fear of retribution, said, “It was mere coincidence that Senator Ndume stepped out at the time we decided to have a closed session.

“The closed session was not accidental , we had planned to hold it to discuss details of logistics for our retreat holding in Uyo, beginning from tomorrow after plenary.

“We had to discuss when and where we will meet for the trip as well as executive communications from the President preparatory to taking the matter on the floor.”

Pressed for further details about the executive communication, the source said, “Its about the confirmation of the Chief Executive of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC nothing unusual.

“You see, we look at these and other similar issues before going public during plenary.

“There is no crisis as is being speculated, Senator Ndume who went out came back in and took part in the closed session, if he truly staged a walk out, he would not have returned.

“Besides, no part of our rules says Senators cannot step out either to ease themselves of attend to something during sittings.”

Senator Ndume could however not be reached for comments as he left the Senate chambers soon after the days sitting.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/10/what-senators-discussed-behind-closed-doors-after-open-rift-source/

Sure? They would always reconvene and make up for their common goals. We the citizenry are not their concerns
Self-centered mofos

It looks like a fair and credible account. It seems that Vanguard is now being seriously monitored for quality control on reporting.

If it's like the usual Vanguard reporting,ehn, this same report would have been full of mind-boggling pathological lies and obscene sensationalism. Check my signature for free stuffs!

they discussed about marrying 5 wives each 😆

Nigerian senators are not relevant, and whatever they discussed is inconsequential

They are there to loot, they should continue looting

They didn't discuss how to pass laws that will benefit the majority of Nigerians but on trivial issues that will benefit their pockets .
Democracy is not for Africans .

What matters to Nigerians is for these Senators to represent us well and serve with all sense of selflessness.

Mtcheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew

Weird as I do not see a reason why this is 'newsworthy'. Are the citizens genuinely concerned with that?

Is it correct that you just ordered jeeps valued over 100 million each with hard earned Forex?

That's a more genuine concern. And all LP members who rode on our support to power and supported this brazen daylight robbery, we are coming for you.

You all fighting for your pocket don’t take sides on politicians

no comment.na looking eye i they now. after 60 years the country is moving backward with speed instead of moving forward.the former always better than the present.when satan and his demons are in charge backwardness everywhere

Story for the gods
Ndume is getting too arrogant

We are too much in a hurry to make a mountain out of a molehill!

Nothing dey happen there!

Believe politicians at your peril

😔

Menclothing:
You all fighting for your pocket don’t take sides on politicians

CuriousX:


Believe politicians at your peril

Wittyness

Is good that the issue is resolved. Let the lawmakers begin to do things to help people get out of poverty.

Meanwhile
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Akpabio is cool.

Nothing positives

i dont see how this is relevant to nigerians. why telling us what you discussed in your closed door meeting when all you do in those meetings is to steal? smh

You are absolutely right. They spill fake news and make useless innuendos. Vanguard has being taught big lesson by this administration. Their reporter hasn't been accredited to cover Aso Rock.

FreeStuffsNG:
It looks like a fair and credible account. It seems that Vanguard is now being seriously monitored for quality control on reporting.

If it's like the usual Vanguard reporting,ehn, this same report would have been full of lies and sensationalism.

deceiving themselves

Were they afraid kidnappers will locate them if the "logistics" of their retreat was discussed in an open plenary, or they just didn't want Nigerians to know how much was being budgeted for each senator for the retreat?

E no too clear

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if u watch sessions of the south African parliament you will know at once that parliament in Nigeria is our Major problem.

How can a senate president identify so much with the president so much so to wear same cap with him.

am not saying they must be quarrelling all the time, but the parliament must never be an easy buy.

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