The Deputy Governor disclosed this while receiving a delegation of the Public Interest and Development Law, a section of the Nigerian Bar Association, in his office on Tuesday
Browsing: Hon. Emeka Ihedioha
“As we speak, copies of the bill for consideration have been distributed to all members of the house to enable them to study it so that they can make informed input
The public hearings conducted by the 23-member ad hoc committee in all the geopolitical zones provided opportunities for stakeholders to make their contributions to the bill
Ihedioha denounced what he termed rapid deterioration of standard of education in Imo State since the inception of Okorocha’s administration, with reference to the 2013 WAEC examination in which the state scored a dismal average of 46 per cent
Ihedioha, who described Madaki’s allegation as “grievous and regrettable”, said he (Madaki) risked suspension if he failed to prove the allegation
Briefing newsmen, the Minority Whip, Hon. Samson Osagie, questioned the rationale behind the movement of such huge amount in cash by a government that is implementing a cashless policy
Speaking at the 45th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (Africa region) in Arusha, Tanzania at the weekend, the deputy speaker identified corruption as a major factor stifling development in African countries, noting that parliaments have a duty to be on the vanguard against the scourge
Aliyu said the victory was well deserved, adding that the election was free and fair, mirroring the true desire of the people to welcome back PDP rule in Ekiti State
In his 2014 Easter message, Hon. Ihedioha, urged Christians to remember that Easter is a time to recognize the miracles that God has brought by the death of Jesus Christ, keeping in mind that the occasion provides us with the opportunity to think seriously about what contributions w can make to move the nation forward
The deputy speaker, who expressed shock at the sad development, noted that Ndigbo has lost a quintessential statesman, father figure and rallying point for unity and progress of the Igbo race and one who led brilliantly during his tenure as President of Ohaneze Ndigbo
The House voted by 284 for, 48 against and 7 abstentions to amend Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution states in part that the system of Local Government by democratically elected Local Government Councils is under the Constitution guaranteed
Ruling on the suit on Monday, Justice Adeniyi Ademola ordered the House not to effect any leadership change until the suit brought by the PDP is determined.
Ademola said the leadership of the House must maintain the status quo until further notice
Last week, 37 members elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party formally decamped to the APC, citing relevant sections of the constitution
The committee, which received 35 requests for the creation of new states, said that none met the stipulated requirements
According to the Deputy Speaker/Chairman, House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Constitution Review, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, the collated results will be presented at a public ceremony to be held at the House of Representatives during which the voting pattern on all the issues itemised in the template for voting during the sessions will be unveiled as decided by Nigerians at each federal constituency