Good morning readers. We are here again at the National Judicial Institute, venue of the National Conference. As promised, we are here to bring you updates on what happens right inside the hallowed chamber.
18.12
Conference ends today’s debate on the president’s address with Femi Falana making the last contribution. Conference adjourned till tomorrow. The deputy chairman, Bolaji Akinyemi made some remarks to guide the conferees in their contributions.
Conference ends today’s debate on the president’s address with Femi Falana making the last contribution. Conference adjourned till tomorrow. The deputy chairman, Bolaji Akinyemi made some remarks to guide the conferees in their contributions.
17.39
Earlier, Layi Erinosho, a delegate of the Academy of Social Science recalled that last week the conference was in uproar, but that he envisaged similar situation when some issues would come up for discussion in the next few weeks. He said he envisaged that in the next few weeks, the House would be in uproar when issues like resources control and religion would be discussed because emotions would be high and old prejudices would be rekindled.
Earlier, Layi Erinosho, a delegate of the Academy of Social Science recalled that last week the conference was in uproar, but that he envisaged similar situation when some issues would come up for discussion in the next few weeks. He said he envisaged that in the next few weeks, the House would be in uproar when issues like resources control and religion would be discussed because emotions would be high and old prejudices would be rekindled.
17.38
A delegate, Anayo Nnebe however raised a Point of Order Order 9 (10), asking Mr. Esele to withdraw calling names, but many delegates objected shouting no, no. The deputy chairman, Bolaji Akinyemi who is moderating the session sustained the Point of Order before Mr. Esele continued with his submission.
A delegate, Anayo Nnebe however raised a Point of Order Order 9 (10), asking Mr. Esele to withdraw calling names, but many delegates objected shouting no, no. The deputy chairman, Bolaji Akinyemi who is moderating the session sustained the Point of Order before Mr. Esele continued with his submission.
17.37
Peter Esele specifically accused Sam Egwu, a former Governor of Ebonyi State, who was also a former Education minister, and now a national confab delegate of indolence during his days in government. He said Sam Egwu did not do anything when he occupied those positions. According to him, while universities were shut, Mr. Egwu was having a birthday party.
Peter Esele specifically accused Sam Egwu, a former Governor of Ebonyi State, who was also a former Education minister, and now a national confab delegate of indolence during his days in government. He said Sam Egwu did not do anything when he occupied those positions. According to him, while universities were shut, Mr. Egwu was having a birthday party.
17.29
There was a brief rowdiness when Peter Esele, a former President of TUC, was speaking. Mr. Esele, while making his contributions, castigated the delegates who were in power, asking what they did when during their time.
There was a brief rowdiness when Peter Esele, a former President of TUC, was speaking. Mr. Esele, while making his contributions, castigated the delegates who were in power, asking what they did when during their time.
16.51
Osahon Enabulele, President, NMA, the sixth delegate to speak in the afternoon session. He commended President Jonathan for the speech and that it was the best he had ever delivered. He however questioned the commitment of the political leaders to the health of Nigeria. He said there is no health right entrenched in the Constitution. He also said Nigeria loses 0 million on account of foreign medical care. He also said that time had come to look at medical and mental fitness of our political leaders. He also said that when they are taken oath, it should be ensured that they also produce a certificate of mental fitness. He asked the conference to look into the cost of governance.
Osahon Enabulele, President, NMA, the sixth delegate to speak in the afternoon session. He commended President Jonathan for the speech and that it was the best he had ever delivered. He however questioned the commitment of the political leaders to the health of Nigeria. He said there is no health right entrenched in the Constitution. He also said Nigeria loses 0 million on account of foreign medical care. He also said that time had come to look at medical and mental fitness of our political leaders. He also said that when they are taken oath, it should be ensured that they also produce a certificate of mental fitness. He asked the conference to look into the cost of governance.
16.49
Conference resumes from lunch break. The deputy chairman, Bolaji Akinyemi is presiding. He announced that the Chairman, Idris kutigi will come into the chamber in five or 10 minutes. The first delegate to speak, Emeka Eleh, in this afternoon session has concluded his contribution. He asked that the Land Act of 1978 be further reformed.
Conference resumes from lunch break. The deputy chairman, Bolaji Akinyemi is presiding. He announced that the Chairman, Idris kutigi will come into the chamber in five or 10 minutes. The first delegate to speak, Emeka Eleh, in this afternoon session has concluded his contribution. He asked that the Land Act of 1978 be further reformed.
16.47
On terrorism in southern Bauchi & Borno; delegate proposes separate geo-political zone for the minority.
On terrorism in southern Bauchi & Borno; delegate proposes separate geo-political zone for the minority.
14.31
The delegates adjourns for a two hours brake. Updates will resume at 4:00 Pm
The delegates adjourns for a two hours brake. Updates will resume at 4:00 Pm
14.29
Fatima Lami from Kebbi State said in order for people of any country to move forward, the citizens must have a voice.
She said when something is going wrong, the citizens should be able to tell their leaders and that leaders must be obliged to listen.
14.23
“I have a slogan which is becoming national. When you are 70 years and above, you are in the departing lounge and on your way to board. But God has allowed us to stay to clean the mess we created when we were in office. Nigeria belongs to all of us. No one is inferior to the other”. Mr. Edwin Clark
14.20
“Nigeria belongs to everyone. People should have the right to aspire to the highest positions in the land irrespective of where they were born”. - Edwin Clark
“Nigeria belongs to everyone. People should have the right to aspire to the highest positions in the land irrespective of where they were born”. - Edwin Clark
14.18
“Northern minorities have been so marginalized. We are advocating for the creation of a separate geo-political zone for the minorities in the North.” – Mr. Salae Dauda
“Northern minorities have been so marginalized. We are advocating for the creation of a separate geo-political zone for the minorities in the North.” – Mr. Salae Dauda
14.16
“Sometimes Christians have to go underground in order to worship. In some states in the north, you cannot get a plot of land to build a church”. Mr. Salae Dauda
“Sometimes Christians have to go underground in order to worship. In some states in the north, you cannot get a plot of land to build a church”. Mr. Salae Dauda
14.14
Salae Dauda from Bauchi State and a Christian minority opened another can of worms when he alleged that in some Northern states, it was almost impossible for Christians to secure parcel of lands to build churches.
Salae Dauda from Bauchi State and a Christian minority opened another can of worms when he alleged that in some Northern states, it was almost impossible for Christians to secure parcel of lands to build churches.
14.09
Yusuf Kawu, warned that no nation can succeed under an atmosphere of distrust, adding that people cannot always have their way in everything.
Yusuf Kawu, warned that no nation can succeed under an atmosphere of distrust, adding that people cannot always have their way in everything.
14.07
“Up to the Supreme Court level and as a Justice, it was the same Christian laws that we used. To say that the constitution is Islamic is wrong. The Nigerian constitution is a Christian Constitution.” - Justice Mohammed Argungu
“Up to the Supreme Court level and as a Justice, it was the same Christian laws that we used. To say that the constitution is Islamic is wrong. The Nigerian constitution is a Christian Constitution.” - Justice Mohammed Argungu
14.02
“I want to correct one misleading statement. Yesterday, two members of CAN, Bishop Joseph Bagobiri and Emmanuel Bosun made statements concerning the constitution of Nigeria”. - Justice Mohammed Argungu
“I want to correct one misleading statement. Yesterday, two members of CAN, Bishop Joseph Bagobiri and Emmanuel Bosun made statements concerning the constitution of Nigeria”. - Justice Mohammed Argungu
12.21
Hon Justice Usman Mohammed Argungu corrects an assertion made by a CAN representative that Nigerian constitution is an Islamic law.
Hon Justice Usman Mohammed Argungu corrects an assertion made by a CAN representative that Nigerian constitution is an Islamic law.
12.03
Edwin Clark cautions confab delegates on the issue of religion as “we are taking religion too far.”
Edwin Clark cautions confab delegates on the issue of religion as “we are taking religion too far.”
12.02
“No one is superior to the other. Let us accept one another; love one another. Let us be patriotic. Nigeria is one.” - Edwin Clark
“No one is superior to the other. Let us accept one another; love one another. Let us be patriotic. Nigeria is one.” - Edwin Clark
12.01
Delegate calls for institution of “truth and forgiveness committee” to ensure that corrupt people return stolen money silently.
Delegate calls for institution of “truth and forgiveness committee” to ensure that corrupt people return stolen money silently.
12.00
Chika A. Adamu: Let’s stop playing politics with the issue of security as “shifting the goal post will not help us at this time.”
Chika A. Adamu: Let’s stop playing politics with the issue of security as “shifting the goal post will not help us at this time.”
11.58
Chika Abubakar Adamu argues that Nigeria is at war with itself as security remains the greatest challenge with our nation.
Chika Abubakar Adamu argues that Nigeria is at war with itself as security remains the greatest challenge with our nation.
11.57
It is our country; it is our future. We must be vigilant and interested in where this nation is taking us. -Ibrahim Bunu
It is our country; it is our future. We must be vigilant and interested in where this nation is taking us. -Ibrahim Bunu
11.56
Ibrahim Bunu: We should not fear to negotiate. We should not negotiate out of fear. There’s nothing to fear. There’s a lot to take care of.
Ibrahim Bunu: We should not fear to negotiate. We should not negotiate out of fear. There’s nothing to fear. There’s a lot to take care of.
11.54
Arc. Ibrahim Bunu posits that the President’s speech contains what can instruct Nigerians on the way to go.
Arc. Ibrahim Bunu posits that the President’s speech contains what can instruct Nigerians on the way to go.
11.54
10:35am. The chairman opens the floodgate for the continuation of discussion of the President’s Speech of 17th March 2014.
10:35am. The chairman opens the floodgate for the continuation of discussion of the President’s Speech of 17th March 2014.
11.51
10:33 am. After minor corrections, the delegates approved and adopted the votes and proceedings of 1st April, 2014.
10:33 am. After minor corrections, the delegates approved and adopted the votes and proceedings of 1st April, 2014.
11.51
10:10am. The business of the day has commenced at today’s plenary with consideration of Votes and Proceedings of 1st April 2014
10:10am. The business of the day has commenced at today’s plenary with consideration of Votes and Proceedings of 1st April 2014
11.50
Good Morning Nigerians. We are sorry for starting up a bit late today. We promise to bring you up to date on the issues of the Day 7 deliberations. Thank you.
Good Morning Nigerians. We are sorry for starting up a bit late today. We promise to bring you up to date on the issues of the Day 7 deliberations. Thank you.
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