₦airaland Forum

rigarmortis:
you don't know jackshit my friend........

can you defend a positive thing by acting negatively?..........

tomakint:
That is no Lacuna my guy...that is just a flimsy excuse for Tambuwal's defection.....I just need you to educate me on the Lacuna in the Section 68(1)g of the constitution that can be manipulated by Tambuwal's defense team to still make him the Speaker...I am waiting my guy

68(2) The President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the case may be, shall give effect to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, so however that the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives or a member shall first present evidence satisfactory to the House concerned that any of the provisions of that subsection has become applicable in respect of that member.

Whitehorse:
So, you would want Tambuwal to preside over a HOR discussion about his defection if he had tabled it at the beginning? Its very clear in law that you can not be Judge and Jury at the same time. Conflict of interest. It's really very simple..

Whitehorse:
Thank you sir for that.

Yes, in that respect, Tambuwal should/would not preside over such a session right? He can not be judge and jury over his own case.

If Tambuwal was an honest man, with integrity, he would have tabled his defection at the begin of discussing in the HOR, stepped aside to allow his deputy to head that session and let the house decide, but he was not honest, lacked integrity and was selfish, like all the politicians we have in Nigeria...

This is the result of his duplicity and PDP determination (and desperation) not to be used and dumped.

Whitehorse:
Since folks have been too lazy to dig up stuff for themselves, here is the part of the Constitution of the FRN that pertains to the Tambuwal scenario

Chapter V
The Legislature
Part I

National Assembly

68. (1) A member of the Senate or of the House of Representatives shall vacate his seat in the House of which he is a member if -
(a) he becomes a member of another legislative house.

(b) any other circumstances arise that, if he were not a member of the Senate or the House of Representatives, would cause him to be disqualified for election as a member;

(c) he ceases to be a citizen of Nigeria;

(d) he becomes President, Vice-President, Governor, Deputy Governor or a Minister of the Government of the Federation or a Commissioner of the Government of a State or a Special Adviser.

(e) save as otherwise prescribed by this Constitution, he becomes a member of a commission or other body established by this Constitution or by any other law.

(f) without just cause he is absent from meetings of the House of which he is a member for a period amounting in the aggregate to more than one-third of the total number of days during which the House meets in any one year;

(g) being a person whose election to the House was sponsored by a political party, he becomes a member of another political party before the expiration of the period for which that House was elected;

Provided that his membership of the latter political party is not as a result of a division in the political party of which he was previously a member or of a merger of two or more political parties or factions by one of which he was previously sponsored; or

(h) the President of the Senate or, as the case may be, the Speaker of the House of Representatives receives a certificate under the hand of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission stating that the provisions of section 69 of this Constitution have been complied with in respect of the recall of that member.

Now, the question is "Is PDP divided?" Remember that in the nPDP vs PDP scenario, a previous court ruling had ruled that PDP was not divided.

Tambuwal's best bet would been to allow the court explicitly state his case (even though its clear from above) AND not try to preside over the HOR. He pushed his luck too far...

For those that are interested below is the url for Constitution of the FRN

http://www.nigeria-law.org/ConstitutionOfTheFederalRepublicOfNigeria.htm#QualificationForMembershipOfNatAss

68(2) The President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the case may be, shall give effect to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, so however that the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives or a member shall first present evidence satisfactory to the House concerned that any of the provisions of that subsection has become applicable in respect of that member.

OSFarinde:
And you think Omisore will be stupid enough to present this in court if it was staged by him ??

Aregbe used the same tactics and presented videos like this against Oyinlola during the tribunal the removed Oyinlola outta office..

nigerianvenom:
dont bother about the look write,just prove me otherwise with a different pics

aljharem:
The following are Tinubu's bank accounts with sort code. PLEASE GO AN VERIFY

“Name of Bank – First Heritage Bank, Country Club Hill, Illinois, USA; Account Name, Bola Tinubu, Account Number – 263226700. Name of Bank – Citi Bank NA. New York, USA; Account Name – Bola Tinubu and Compass Finance and investment Company Limited; Account Nos – 39483134, 39483396, 4650279566, 00400220, 39936383. Name of Bank. Citi Bank International, New York; Account Name, Bola Tinubu. Name of Bank – HSBC, 177 Great Portland Street London WIW60J: Account Name Sen Bola Tinubu; Account No. 71253670, Sort code-40-03-15. Name of Bank – HSBC, 177 Great Portland Street London WIW 60J; Account Name; Sen. Bola Oluremi Tinubu, Account No. 71253670, sort code 40-03-15. Name of Bank – HSBC, 177 Great Portland street London WIW 60J Account name, Sen. Bola Tinubu – money market, Account No.04320002DN. Name of Bank – HSBC, 177 Great Portland Street, London WIW 60J; Account name: Tinubu Zainab Abisola (Miss); Account No. 172447101. Name of Bank – HSBC, 177 Great Portland Street, London WIW 60J; Account Name, Tinubu Oluremi Shade, Account No. 41421522.”

omenka:
All I can see: wjuysyt, u kaidsdt aknfh ak iwkkauy!! Akksdg ah abbnd assawie bullocjs, ajsdu jbsa jaa. Ajbsghaytta!!

Appeyn a aheuyt asjk tuau ajj anm akjkeytgfs poalelllag. Akjdtt jat euyuyanw jahjd apuqmmx hjsatt amx jhatge lacvxy ah. Amsdhhabvbvsjhg amn>d kjah aeta jacduy akmaye. Allkehgt.

Ewyag ebaue jkate alcxibv ewiutare !!!!

chukwudi44:
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One is to get him out through the courts, by seeking interpretation of Section 68(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution and the second option is to seek the required number to impeach him.



http://www.tribune.com.ng/news/top-stories/item/20436-tambuwal-ihedioha-should-take-charge-pdp

68(2) The President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the case may be, shall give effect to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, so however that the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives or a member shall first present evidence satisfactory to the House concerned that any of the provisions of that subsection has become applicable in respect of that member.

tit:

Abacha is not kworrupt - Buhari
Do not kill Boko Haram - Buhari
Boko Haram are freedom fighter - Buhari

anonimi:
Why will a mod allow a post calling me a liar to stay while deleting my response that abes is a lazy bum since he cannot search to verify the pictures

This is absolutely unfair and harmful to the reputation of NL being a balanced platform for exchange of ideas.

anonimi:
More pictures from the internet of the Ibeno beach




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The last one is of a clean up exercise. Cool

jamace:
Now, let us look at the issues. Section 68. (1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria states inter alia"
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(f) without just cause he is absent from meetings of the House of which he is a member for a period amounting in the aggregate to more than one-third of the total number of days during which the House meets in any one year;
(g) being a person whose election to the House was sponsored by a political party, he becomes a member of another political party before the expiration of the period for which that House was elected; Provided that his membership of the latter political party is not as a result of a division in the political party of which he was previously a member or of a merger of two or more political parties or factions by one of which he
was previously sponsored.

Tambuwal violated the above highlighted subsection and should vacate the seat of speaker HOR.

68. (1) A member of the Senate or of the House of Representatives shall vacate his seat in the House of which he is a member if -

(a) he becomes a member of another legislative house.

(b) any other circumstances arise that, if he were not a member of the Senate or the House of Representatives, would cause him to be disqualified for election as a member;

(c) he ceases to be a citizen of Nigeria;

(d) he becomes President, Vice-President, Governor, Deputy Governor or a Minister of the Government of the Federation or a Commissioner of the Government of a State or a Special Adviser.

(e) save as otherwise prescribed by this Constitution, he becomes a member of a commission or other body established by this Constitution or by any other law.

(f) without just cause he is absent from meetings of the House of which he is a member for a period amounting in the aggregate to more than one-third of the total number of days during which the House meets in any one year;

(g) being a person whose election to the House was sponsored by a political party, he becomes a member of another political party before the expiration of the period for which that House was elected;

Provided that his membership of the latter political party is not as a result of a division in the political party of which he was previously a member or of a merger of two or more political parties or factions by one of which he was previously sponsored; or

(h) the President of the Senate or, as the case may be, the Speaker of the House of Representatives receives a certificate under the hand of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission stating that the provisions of section 69 of this Constitution have been complied with in respect of the recall of that member.

(2) The President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the case may be, shall give effect to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, so however that the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives or a member shall first present evidence satisfactory to the House concerned that any of the provisions of that subsection has become applicable in respect of that member.

(3) A member of the Senate or of the House of Representatives shall be deemed to be absent without just cause from a meeting of the House of which he is a member, unless the person presiding certifies in writing that he is satisfied that the absence of the member from the meeting was for a just cause.

tit:
next thing you will ask me whether Jonathan announces govt policy from his parlor.
or whether FOX News correspondents were there when tambuwal defected.
Has the speaker not defected?

abes:
I believe you understand the speaker cannot make a pronouncement from his bedroom, it has to be from the HOA with a sitting quorum.
Now tell me, was his announcement for defection made in the HOA?
Let's start from this...

tit:
where did you see this requirement for a declaration by the HOA is our constitution?
The subsection 68(2) only requires action from the speaker,
(which is fulfilled by the speaker announcing his defection,
- if we help you marry husband, na we go open yar legs for am?),
nothing calls for a declaration by the HOA as an entity.
Again which subsection calls for that?

The acting IGP deserves to be made a SAN, a professor of constitutional law of the National Open University and a supreme court justice all at once.

tit:
the acting IGP did not declare any seat vacant.
Like every other Nigerian, he heard Mr. Tambuwal announce his defection in the hallowed chambers of the house.
Like a good citizen who witnesses an infraction of the law,
he has taken the best steps to protect the constitution and the public.
Mr. Tambuwal announced his defection and made his seat vacant.

tit:
The speaker of the house announced his defection.
He thereby satisfied the requirements of subsection 2 which gave effect to the provisions of subsection 1.
If tambuwal had allowed a spox to announce his defection, you may have a leg to stand on.

tit:
Jweed is not good for your health.
The speaker announced his defection.
He therefore gave effect to the provisions of subsection 1.

You used to be a nice guy till you started smoking jweed.
cease and desist

Doyin2:
The constitution of Nigeria is very clear. Tambuwal is still the speaker of the house!

Section 68(1) and 68(2) should be read together:

68. (1) A member of the Senate or of the House of Representatives shall vacate his seat in the House of which he is a member if -
(a) he becomes a member of another legislative house.
(b) any other circumstances arise that, if he were not a member of the Senate or the House of Representatives, would cause him to be disqualified for election as a member;
(c) he ceases to be a citizen of Nigeria;
(d) he becomes President, Vice-President, Governor, Deputy Governor or a Minister of the Government of the Federation or a Commissioner of the Government of a State or a Special Adviser.
(e) save as otherwise prescribed by this Constitution, he becomes a member of a commission or other body established by this Constitution or by any other law.
(f) without just cause he is absent from meetings of the House of which he is a member for a period amounting in the aggregate to more than one-third of the total number of days during which the House meets in any one year;
(g) being a person whose election to the House was sponsored by a political party, he becomes a member of another political party before the expiration of the period for which that House was elected;

Provided that his membership of the latter political party is not as a result of a division in the political party of which he was previously a member or of a merger of two or more political parties or factions by one of which he was previously sponsored; or
(h) the President of the Senate or, as the case may be, the Speaker of the House of Representatives receives a certificate under the hand of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission stating that the provisions of section 69 of this Constitution have been complied with in respect of the recall of that member.

(2) The President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the case may be, shall give effect to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, so however that the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives or a member shall first present evidence satisfactory to the House concerned that any of the provisions of that subsection has become applicable in respect of that member.



The intention of the law is also clear.According to section 68(2),Only the speaker SHALL implement section 68(1),upon any other member of the house.

I am of the humble opinion that the law intended to distinguish the SPEAKER from an ordinary member of the house.

LONG LIVE THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA!

Doyin2:
The constitution of Nigeria is very clear. Tambuwal is still the speaker of the house!

Section 68(1) and 68(2) should be read together:

68. (1) A member of the Senate or of the House of Representatives shall vacate his seat in the House of which he is a member if -
(a) he becomes a member of another legislative house.
(b) any other circumstances arise that, if he were not a member of the Senate or the House of Representatives, would cause him to be disqualified for election as a member;
(c) he ceases to be a citizen of Nigeria;
(d) he becomes President, Vice-President, Governor, Deputy Governor or a Minister of the Government of the Federation or a Commissioner of the Government of a State or a Special Adviser.
(e) save as otherwise prescribed by this Constitution, he becomes a member of a commission or other body established by this Constitution or by any other law.
(f) without just cause he is absent from meetings of the House of which he is a member for a period amounting in the aggregate to more than one-third of the total number of days during which the House meets in any one year;
(g) being a person whose election to the House was sponsored by a political party, he becomes a member of another political party before the expiration of the period for which that House was elected;

Provided that his membership of the latter political party is not as a result of a division in the political party of which he was previously a member or of a merger of two or more political parties or factions by one of which he was previously sponsored; or
(h) the President of the Senate or, as the case may be, the Speaker of the House of Representatives receives a certificate under the hand of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission stating that the provisions of section 69 of this Constitution have been complied with in respect of the recall of that member.

(2) The President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the case may be, shall give effect to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, so however that the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives or a member shall first present evidence satisfactory to the House concerned that any of the provisions of that subsection has become applicable in respect of that member.



The intention of the law is also clear.According to section 68(2),Only the speaker SHALL implement section 68(1),upon any other member of the house.

I am of the humble opinion that the law intended to distinguish the SPEAKER from an ordinary member of the house.

LONG LIVE THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA!

Doyin2:
The constitution of Nigeria is very clear. Tambuwal is still the speaker of the house!

Section 68(1) and 68(2) should be read together:

68. (1) A member of the Senate or of the House of Representatives shall vacate his seat in the House of which he is a member if -
(a) he becomes a member of another legislative house.
(b) any other circumstances arise that, if he were not a member of the Senate or the House of Representatives, would cause him to be disqualified for election as a member;
(c) he ceases to be a citizen of Nigeria;
(d) he becomes President, Vice-President, Governor, Deputy Governor or a Minister of the Government of the Federation or a Commissioner of the Government of a State or a Special Adviser.
(e) save as otherwise prescribed by this Constitution, he becomes a member of a commission or other body established by this Constitution or by any other law.
(f) without just cause he is absent from meetings of the House of which he is a member for a period amounting in the aggregate to more than one-third of the total number of days during which the House meets in any one year;
(g) being a person whose election to the House was sponsored by a political party, he becomes a member of another political party before the expiration of the period for which that House was elected;

Provided that his membership of the latter political party is not as a result of a division in the political party of which he was previously a member or of a merger of two or more political parties or factions by one of which he was previously sponsored; or
(h) the President of the Senate or, as the case may be, the Speaker of the House of Representatives receives a certificate under the hand of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission stating that the provisions of section 69 of this Constitution have been complied with in respect of the recall of that member.

(2) The President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the case may be, shall give effect to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, so however that the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives or a member shall first present evidence satisfactory to the House concerned that any of the provisions of that subsection has become applicable in respect of that member.



The intention of the law is also clear.According to section 68(2),Only the speaker SHALL implement section 68(1),upon any other member of the house.

I am of the humble opinion that the law intended to distinguish the SPEAKER from an ordinary member of the house.

LONG LIVE THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA!

Ngwakwe:
You mean the one who served his maximum jail term? - No comment

It is worthy to note that nobody is repackaging GEJ beyond what he is but Buhari, the despot, the traitor to free press and anti freedom personified is being brandished and repackaged as Saint and Redeemer.

Buhari was vindictive and neglected the quantum corruption being perpetrated under his watch by his subordinates.

He was never a crusader against corruption in any sense of the term

Buhari is just a political fraud