BREAKING: Senate In Rowdy Session Over Motion To Suspend Keyamo’s Screening (DETAILS)

BREAKING: Senate In Rowdy Session Over Motion To Suspend Keyamo’s Screening (DETAILS)

Senator Darlington Nwokocha, who represents Abia Central Senatorial District, took action on Monday to halt the ministerial screening process of Festus Keyamo, a ministerial nominee from Delta State…CONTINUE READING

Nwokocha’s motion was supported by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe from Abia-South Senatorial District.

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Following the motion, Senate President Godswill Akpabio conducted a voice vote on the matter. However, the senators held differing opinions, leading to a tumultuous atmosphere in the Senate. Amid the intense debate among the lawmakers, Akpabio stood up and announced that the Senate would move into a closed session.

Nwokocha’s move was based on his accusation that Keyamo disrespected the 9th National Assembly and criticized the previous Assembly for corruption. Festus Keyamo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), had previously served as the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity during the tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari.