Home Nigeria Constitution Amendment: Diaspora voting suffers defeat at Reps

Constitution Amendment: Diaspora voting suffers defeat at Reps

119
0
Constitution Amendment
Constitution Amendment

Dailypost.ng

It was a dark day for gender-related bills in the ongoing clause by clause Constitution amendment review.

The bill to create 111 additional seats for women in the National Assembly and several seats in the State Houses of Assembly was defeated.

Aside from the above bill, the House also rejected a bill that sought to allow 35% affirmative action in political parties.

The bill was taken twice but voted against. Bamidele Salam from Osun State even moved an amendment for the percentage to be reduced to 15%, but it was also rejected.

Diaspora voting also suffered defeat during the exercise, as the lawmakers rejected the bill.

Furthermore, the House also rejected 20% ministerial appointment, however, Femi Gbajabiamila used a voice vote to smuggle it in.

Previous articleFrom Trabaye To Zazuu – Check Out The Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings
Next articleYou Will Be Dearly Missed – Kemi Olunloyo Pens RIP Note To BBNaija Tacha

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here