There was a mild drama during the plenary in the upper chamber of the National Assembly on Wednesday, 27 July, as senators of the opposition Peoples D
There was a mild drama during the plenary in the upper chamber of the National Assembly on Wednesday, 27 July, as senators of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) staged a walkout.
The PDP senators decided to walk out after a move to commence a motion on insecurity was blocked by Senate President Ahmad Lawan.
The Minority Leader of the Senate, Phillip Aduda had raised a point of order asking Ahmad Lawan to discuss the security situation in the country and Buhari’s impeachment.
The lawmakers trooped out of the chamber after Senate President did not allow the federal capital territory (FCT) senator to present his motion.
Lawan said Aduda did not speak to him about the motion as required by their rules.
According to the senate’s standing rules, motions of emergency are meant to be presented to the leadership of the senate on or before the commencement of a session.
The FCT senator made an attempt to move his motion after a two-hour closed-door session.
The minority leader said he wanted to give President Muhammadu Buhari an ultimatum to address insecurity in the country or face impeachment proceedings.
“We were to give the president an ultimatum to resolve the issues of insecurity and give an impeachment notice if the demands are not met,” he said.
But Lawan responded, saying: “You did not discuss the matter with me privately.”
“We have passed this stage (emergency motions),” the senate president added.
Consequently, opposition senators registered their protest by leaving the upper legislative chamber.
