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Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by odiks: 4:21am On Apr 20, 2016 |
The Senate Tuesday clarified its position on the proposed amendment of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act as it said under no circumstances can the amendment affect the on-going case of its president, Bukola Saraki, before the tribunal. In a statement by Chairman of the Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Aliyu Sabi, the Senate stated that many of the comments on the proposed amendments were made by those who have neither read the bill nor understood the principles behind it. Mr. Sabi said since Mr. Saraki’s case commenced in 2015, any amendment of the law in 2016 cannot retroactively affect an on-going case. He added that the proposed amendment would still take a minimum of six months given the long process that lawmaking requires. According to him, this process include committee hearing, public hearing, report back to Senate committee of the whole, the concurrence in the House of Representatives and, assent by the President as the final stage. “There is no way we will even complete the process of finally effecting the amendments before the completion of the Saraki case. So those who read selfish or ulterior motives to this ordinary legislative activity are either mischievous or ignorant of legislative procedures,” he stated. Mr. Sabi added that the sole aim of the amendment was to give effect to the right to fair hearing as enshrined in Section 36 of the 1999 constitution and the recent pronouncements of the Supreme Court. “The amendment only affects section 3 and paragraph 17 of the Third Schedule of the current law. The sub-sections in Section 3 were re-arranged in such a way that it will reflect elegance in legal drafting. “Also, the proviso in Sub-section 3 (d) was removed since it has also been removed in the constitution. To give fair hearing to the defendants in cases involving the bureau, sub-sections 3 (c) was enlarged to ensure that the person concerned was invited to state his own case, after which the CCB can still refer the matter to the tribunal for trial. This eliminates the constant complaint that a defendant was not given the opportunity to make explanation on the inconsistencies alleged to have been found in his Asset Declaration form. This is bringing the law in compliance with the judicial principle of Audi Alterem Partem (Hear from both sides to a case before taking a decision). “The proposed deletion of Paragraph 17 in the Third Schedule of the law is to ensure that the court does not assume a procedure for which the drafters of the law and the law makers did not intend. The Penal and Criminal Codes mentioned in the Paragraph are no longer relevant. The CCT was not created to be a court with criminal jurisdiction and that is why the law provides for the defendant to be referred to another court if criminal issues emanates from any matter. “We have found this amendment necessary so as to cure the inconsistencies and mischief arising from the operation and interpretations of the present law. Unfortunately, this ordinary act of legislation has been caught in a conspiracy theory beyond the wildest imagination of lawmakers,” he said. The Senate spokesman therefore urged all members of the public to always seek to have full information about anything that goes on in the Senate before making comments or seeking to condemn the legislative institution. He also invited all interested members of the public to make submissions to the National Assembly now or attend the public hearing, which would be duly announced. http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/202096-saraki-wont-benefit-code-conduct-act-amendment-senate.html 1 Like
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Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by Nobody: 5:03am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Saraki won't benefit but I have no doubt that your proposed amendments will protect and shield a whole lot of you political thieves in future. No wonder many law makers are not objecting to it. Mtcheeewww. 33 Likes |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by modath(f): 5:38am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Saraki may not benefit but the millions of Ex-Govs who have turned the senate to a retirement home will... The ammendment won't scale through. 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by yhemsy62(m): 5:40am On Apr 20, 2016 |
But it will be future protection for you legislathieves 7 Likes |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by chriskosherbal(m): 5:46am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Matters arising. |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by Taeewo(m): 6:10am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Story |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by Bawsse(m): 6:23am On Apr 20, 2016 |
We know Don't amend it still, thanks for d info tho 3 Likes |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by princemillla(m): 6:58am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Lobatan.... ![]() |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by Nobody: 7:23am On Apr 20, 2016 |
So why the lightning speed for the Bill reading? Is this the same speed you're using for other bills that are useful for the common man? Where is the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB)? 4 Likes |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by Boscojugunu(m): 7:57am On Apr 20, 2016 |
This people think nigerians are fools. Was that not how they decieved us concerning the budget. We were made to believe that all is well,nit untill the details of the budget was read out. These guys are criminals. And they will surely fell the wrath of nigerians soon. 7 Likes |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by Sunnycliff(m): 8:25am On Apr 20, 2016 |
E don be for Saraki! 1 Like |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by Praizekeyz(m): 8:27am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Don't take tins too serious...we are just here to catch fun |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by sammieguze(m): 8:27am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Mtcheeeeeew. The legislooters looking for means to gag the CCT while they continue their thiefry as usual |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by truthalways(m): 8:27am On Apr 20, 2016 |
NASS LEAVE THE CCT ALONE These amendments won't scale through 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by walanter(m): 8:28am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Hmm |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by kolnel: 8:29am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Ok |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by Okijajuju1(m): 8:30am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Dont Amend anything... 2 Likes |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by classical15(m): 8:30am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Oh really? NASS stinks. Nigerians need to rise up and stop this perversion from our so called leaders. 2 Likes |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by ichidodo: 8:30am On Apr 20, 2016 |
We think it should be ammended particularly to save Saraki because this will only pave the way for a truly independent and Autonomous Senate free from the leprous,necrotic and nepotic clutches of Godfathers and dullardic Dictators.... And they should be sharpish about it,no time to say no time. 2 Likes |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by Nobody: 8:31am On Apr 20, 2016 |
This politician are feeding-off the gullibility of Nigerians making it difficult to make progress because if the head is rotten nothing will become of the body, they all believe in divide and rule 1 Like |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by fasbat(m): 8:32am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Martins301:90% of elected officials falsely declared their assets and they know this,i am sure dt 30 states of Assembly will concur with their thieving partner! 1 Like |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by Nobody: 8:32am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Story. Saraki na scapegoat |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by omenka(m): 8:33am On Apr 20, 2016 |
What is wrong with it in its current form?? Why the need for an amendment?? Why the urgency and speed?? These fools think we are like them. 3 Likes |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by fst24(m): 8:33am On Apr 20, 2016 |
odiks:story 4 the gods. 1 Like |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by captianfreeman(m): 8:34am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Yeye dey smell! All this juvenile and shameless adults self ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by otr1(m): 8:38am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Amending laws to suit your selfish interest will still come back to haunt you. It will take at least a century for Nigeria to get it right without a violent revolution, but Nigerians are busy If the Legislature continues to work at cross-purpuse with the Executive and the aspirations of the masses, there is no hope. |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by Balkan(m): 8:39am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Really? So there benefit the senators will get by amending the CCB. Nigeria is a joke. No wonder the Nigeria a zoo. The zombies are making laws that will benefit the senators and not the Nigerian Public. It's a shame! 1 Like |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by OlujobaSamuel: 8:41am On Apr 20, 2016 |
huh? lets wait and see how you will amend that Act without amending the constitution, una think sey na only una wise, u need 2 /3 of 36states HoA and NASS to get that approved. |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by krak101(m): 8:41am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Amendment indeed. After now some pro Saraki wailers will start saying why was Saraki "exorcised" and some others now are being let free 1 Like |
Re: Saraki Won’t Benefit From Code Of Conduct Act Amendment — Senate by AntiWailer: 8:47am On Apr 20, 2016 |
We don't want amendment. |
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