23 Dec Senate decides against Overriding Buhari’s Veto Of Electoral Bill
The Senate on Wednesday backed down action to override the President’s veto of the Electoral Act (Amendments) Bill 2021.
This followed a 37-minute closed session by the lawmakers on Wednesday. The closed session started at exactly 10:44 am and ended at 11:21 am.
President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, explained after the executive session that the upper chamber has decided to consult with members of the House of Representatives on the matter.
He said since the House had gone on recess and the constitution prescribes that both chambers should take a joint decision on the matter, it would be proper for them to wait till January before any action is taken.
Lawan also said the Senate agreed that members should consult with their constituencies who are critical stakeholders in the electoral process.
The Senate had on Tuesday, adjourned plenary till Wednesday, to enable them to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto of the Electoral Act (Amendments) Bill 2021.
President Buhari had on Tuesday written the Senate and the House of Representatives, withholding assent to the 2021 Electoral Act Amendment bill that was passed by the National Assembly.
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