The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, criticized the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, for approving the passage of certain executive bills without seeking input from other members.
In a video of Thursday’s session, Ndume expressed his disapproval of the Senate President passing these bills without formal readings and contributions from members.
Senator Ogoshi Onawo of the Peoples Democratic Party, representing Nasarawa State, also voiced his objection to Akpabio’s push to hastily pass certain bills.
“Very sensitive bills are brought and are expected to be passed with the speed of light, which is not good for the country.
“Every senator here is supposed to be adequately informed; he does his research and makes a positive contribution, but in a situation where even money bills are brought and expected to be passed within two hours, it wouldn’t be better for the country.
He said: “Sir, you are on the seat today; history will judge you that things like this are not good for this country.”
Responding to Onawo’s comment, Akpabio stated, “If the bills we pass are good for the country, history will judge me right. I don’t think we would come here to pass a bill that’s not good for the interest of Nigerians. So, your point of order is noted.”
