News Update
SDP Disowns El-Rufai, Allege No Record of Membership
Officials of the Kaduna chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) have disowned former governor Nasir El-Rufai as a member of the party, alleging that they have no record of his membership and those of his allies.
Parliament System of Government: Bill Passes Second Reading
A bill seeking to return Nigeria to the parliamentary system of government passed second reading at the House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill seeks to establish the office of the Prime Minister as Head of Government and the President as Head of State.
Onoh Commends National Assembly’s Move to Repeal Immunity Clause
President Bola Tinubu’s former campaign spokesman in the southeast, Dr. Josef Onoh, has disclosed that the present move by the national Assembly to repeal the immunity clause in Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a timely move to save democracy and promote its entrenchment in the nation’s polity.
House of Representatives Passes Bills for Second Reading
The House of Representatives passed for second reading bills seeking to alter the Constitution to review death penalty, ensure Local Government reforms and review indigene and citizen status in the country. The bills were sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Rep. Benjamin Kalu.
PDP-GF Congratulates Goodluck Jonathan on Peace Prize Win
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has congratulated former president Goodluck Jonathan for winning the prestigious 2025 Founders Sunhak Peace Prize (FSPP).
Conclusion
These recent developments in the political landscape of Nigeria are significant and far-reaching. The disowning of Nasir El-Rufai by the SDP, the passage of the bill to return Nigeria to the parliamentary system of government, and the commendation of the national Assembly’s move to repeal the immunity clause are all important steps towards the growth and development of democracy in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of the bill to return Nigeria to the parliamentary system of government?
- The bill seeks to establish the office of the Prime Minister as Head of Government and the President as Head of State.
- Why is the national Assembly’s move to repeal the immunity clause important?
- The move is seen as a timely step to save democracy and promote its entrenchment in the nation’s polity.
- What are the bills passed for second reading by the House of Representatives?
- The bills seek to alter the Constitution to review death penalty, ensure Local Government reforms, and review indigene and citizen status in the country.
