The All Progressives Congress in Ebonyi State has reacted to reports that it has nominated former Governor David Umahi’s brother, Austin, to replace him in the Senate.
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The rights group raised the issue in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.
Senator Akpabio, who quickly withdrew the statement, made the revelation on Monday night as they proceeded on vacation
SNM, in a statement signed by five members of the group in Abuja, said the Senate took the right step for withholding El-Rufai’s name for confirmation.
The list was unveiled on Monday when they reconvened from their break after confirmation of the ministerial nominees.
The Muslim Rights Concern has demanded for explanation from the Senate on why it refused to clear a former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai as Minister-designate.
The Senate on Monday confirmed 45 out of the 48 persons nominated as ministers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Recall that his screening at plenary Monday followed his apology to lawmakers over his conduct in 2020, when it was said he ignored summons of the two chambers of National Assembly NASS to explain disbursement of N52 billion public works programme of the Federal Government.
The Super Falcons crashed out Monday after losing to England, 2-4 on penalties.
Senate has resolved into a close session, following a motion at to suspend screening of Festus Kayemo , a nominee from Delta State.
So what is the purpose of screening people without having an idea of the Ministries where they will be serving?
The immediate past governor of Ebonyi State and senator representing Ebonyi South, Dave Umahi, took a bow before the Senate when he appeared before the lawmakers for his ministerial role.
The Senate has commenced screening of 14 remaining Ministerial nominees as earlier requested by President Bola Tinubu.
The Eagle Online recalls that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu submitted the names of 28 nominees to the Senate on Thursday.
The Senate has begun screening and confirmation of ministerial nominees, presented by President Bola Tinubu for consideration and confirmation.
The Senate has appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve its impending strike on fuel subsidy removal and continue negotiation with the Federal Government FG.
The Senate has described as misplaced, a comment credited to a chieftain of the Labour Party, Professor Pat Utomi, over the decision of the Senate to stop the planned increase of electricity tariffs which would further increase the suffering of the masses.
The Senate reacted to the issue, which video has since gone viral, in a statement issued by its Media Unit on Friday.
Political economist and former presidential aspirant, Prof. Pat Utomi, on Friday berated the Senate for allegedly mocking the poor amid economic hardship.
Members of the Senate have urged the Federal Government to use the already appropriated N14. 2billion in the 2023 budget for construction of Nigerian Customs Academy/Training School in Bauchi .