₦airaland Forum

BY SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORKAPR 16, 2016
Senator Kabir Garba Marafa of the Zamfara Central senatorial zone has urged Nigerians to resist attempts by some senators to change the constitution in order to save Senate President Bukola Saraki from his trial for corruption at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).

In an interview with our correspondent, Mr. Marafa reminded Nigerians that the current moves to gut the laws establishing the CCT highlighted his earlier warning the forgery of the Senate’s standing rules.

“You can also recall my call on the leadership of the Senate to respect the ranking rules,” said Senator Marafa, adding, “The chickens are now coming home to roost.”

He said what happened in the Senate last week when pro-Saraki senators tried to carry out an underhanded attempt to amend the laws establishing the CCT, was propelled by blind, naked ambition and the personal interests of a few.

He explained that most senators either walked out or refused to waste time opposing the bills was hinged on two factors—that Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu was presiding and that many senators did not want to waste their time arguing non-issues.

He said, “All the three proposed bills fall under constitutional amendment and not an act of the National Assembly.”

Senator Marafa stated that the bill that was passed for second reading yesterday attempted to rearrange the constitution and redraft it to suit the narrow purpose of Senator Saraki and his supporters “This is pure constitutional amendment,” said Senator Marafa. He explained that the second bill that was stood down sought to delete or ignore sections of the constitution, adding that the third bill was a controversial attempt to enlarge the immunity clause.

Senator Marafa stated that Nigerians should lose no sleep over the current illegal moves by the pro-Saraki senators, describing their efforts as “dead on arrival.” However, he said it was “unfortunate that an issue like this can even be listed and given an accelerated hearing in the hallowed chamber presided over by a senior lawyer.”

http://saharareporters.com/2016/04/16/nigerians-must-resist-attempt-change-constitution-suit-saraki-says-senator-marafa

Saraki Hotline +234 8024544666, +234 7039559900

The job of every minority (1/3) is to have their say while the majority(2/3) have their way.That is the beauty of democracy so Minority sinator just STFU

Access to information is now improving under PMB.

The lines are switched off oh...I have tried both

why will any sane person change the constitution of over 170,000,000 Good people because of 1 thief? just 1 thief? what about other people in jail? this childish act is unforgettable sin, those involved should be throw into the abyss of unquenchable fire.

Saraki last three digits nah 666
I fear.

@Senator Kabir Garba Marafa, if una dey share money and pass stupid laws to enrich urselves, u dey call Nigerians? So is now you know the citizens you govern have a say?

Saraki worst pass wahala I swear. When you get him here, he create anoda exit and confusion. Only 1 man dey handle and give Tinubu and Buhari headache and corner 90% of senators to himself. I fear dis man.

Allowing him change the constitution is like a match where one team is given the right to change the position, height and width of the goal post.

Once you hear the name saraki what comes to my mind is Kuje prison inmates in the making. Even though I hv never been to prison in my entire life I want to belief that kuje prison is better than Agodi, Isale- Oko and Ilesha maximum prison.


Nairalanders let's call the stupidity out those senators who want to change the constitution of 180Million Nigerians because of their fellow thief.

Abeg na who get that Saraki full numbers sef make he share am.....

Well said sir

babdap:
Once you hear the name saraki what comes to my mind is Kuje prison inmates in the making. Even though I hv never been to prison in my entire life I want to belief that kuje prison is better than Agodi, Isale- Oko and Ilesha maximum prison.

......and to add to it, he might be guests to gay lovers in that Kuje no doubt

Where was the common sense senator when the amendment was being debated and considered. He makes noise on twitter but at times like this when you want to hear him make a stand he goes silent.

This are the type of people we need in governance.
People oriented people.

Crookola sarathief

[/i]Senator Marafa stated that Nigerians should lose no sleep over the current
illegal moves by the pro-Saraki senators, describing their efforts as “dead on
arrival.” However, he said it was “unfortunate that an issue like this can even
be listed and given an accelerated hearing in the hallowed chamber presided
over by a senior lawyer.


Let the current administration give us light, fuel, security, water and give us the change the promised we the youth first then we will listen to whatever you have to say. We are not going to loose any sleep. Let the elephants fight and hurt themselves.

You used us to win the election with a backload of failed promises and now you want to use us again.

#notoursenator that made all the failed promises.

Sahara reporters aka Tinubu reporters

That doesn't make marafa a good person.

Our leaders only speak constructively when it favors them.

THE FACE OF CORRUPTION

Interesting

The difference between the past administration and this present one is that, all good and evil deeds are being exposed. All this can be attributed to buhari. Ask me why? If the body language or posture of the head of state is that, which detests corruption and stain, then atrocities of the wicked would be exposed on time.

Under gej, it was business as usual. Tinubu 'went free' cos there was no political will to fight corruption

How exactly should Nigerians resist? Organize riots and road blocks? Scream out too loud and end up like Kanu? We all know your clique are the ones controlling what happens as legislators, a common man just deals with the outcome of what comes out of your filthy mouths.

I dnt know what to comment for this

The way these politicians think the constitution is like toilet paper that can be folded back up to clean waste is amazing. They always try to amend sections without doing any proper consultation or town hall meetings. Talk about impunity!

Chukwudi44,for your attention.


I understand you're Saraki's abobaku. What do you have to say to this?

Shut up sen. Marafa ...

Why not call Nigerians to resist Fulani herdsmen invasion of their ancestral land ?

The senators are nothing but a big joke.

See as the box fit am well, I'm thinking jail would fit him more better,, Ole buruku,,


28th April - we can wait!

Saraki and all other looters must go to jail including pmb's goons. #NoSelectiveProsecution

Sahara reporters has got no chill. I love how they are exposing the senators numbers.