Senate invited IGP because of Senator Dino Melaye, not…, Nigeria Police insists

ON MAY 12, 2018

The Nigeria Police Force has said that the Senate invited the Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris because of Senator Dino Melaye contrary to Senator Sabi Aliyu Abdullahi, Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs’ statement that the IGP was invited by the Senate so that he explain what the Police was doing on the spate of killing across the country. IGP Ibrahim K. Idris, Senator Dino Melaye and Senator Bukola Saraki, Senate President The Police in a statement signed by ACP Jimoh Moshood Force Public Relations Officer of the Force headquarters in Abuja on Saturday said that the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Department of Operations was delegated by the IGP to deliver on his behalf to the Senate reports on the security situation in the country but the Senate did not allow him to brief them.

It also said that if the Senate was sincerely interested in knowing the strategies adopted by the Police in tackling the killings in the nation, they ought not to have invited the IGP to speak on the strategies of the Force on National Television, saying that the Senate’s action was against National Security, unconventional and it negates global security practice and that there is nowhere in the world where security matters are discussed on National Television, even the Senate deliberation and decision on the appearance of the IGP were done in close session.

The police further said that a purported list of killings in Nigeria in 2018 by the Office of the Senate President was shocking, unfortunate and capable of worsening the security situation in the Country, saying that ‘it is mischievous and heinous to play politics with people’s lives; even if it is a soul. Senate’s letter to IGP Senate’s letter to IGP 2 Read the full statement below The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to media publication credited to one Sen. Sabi Aliyu Abdullahi, Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs that “IGP should stop holding on to the straw on why he refused to comply with the invitation of the Senate for him to come and explain what the Police are doing on the spate of killing across the country”. The incidents of killings in some part of the country are being addressed by the Nigeria Police Force and other security and safety agencies in the Nation. While normalcy have been restored in most of the affected areas, hundreds of suspects directly responsible for these dastardly acts have been arrested and are being prosecuted in the affected States. Also over Five Thousand (5000) prohibited firearms have been recovered from wrong hands across the Federation on the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris, NPM, mni, in the mop-up operations currently ongoing throughout the Country.

These are part of the brief the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Department of Operations was delegated by the IGP to deliver on his behalf to the Senate, but he was not allowed. The release of the purported list of killings in Nigeria in 2018 by the Office of the Senate President is shocking, unfortunate and capable of worsening the security situation in the Country. It is mischievous and heinous to play politics with people’s lives; even if it is a soul. The release is speculative and not supported by any fact. Office of the Senate President does not receive or process security report from State commands. The recent claim by the Senate that the reason for inviting the IGP is to brief them on the recent killings in some part of the Country is an afterthought which can be seen from the headings of their invitation letters.

In any case, if the Senate is sincerely interested in knowing the strategies adopted by the Police in tackling the killings in the affected States, they would not have invited the IGP to speak on the strategies of the Force on National Television. The Senate’s action to cover the appearance of the IGP on National Television is against National Security, unconventional and it negates global security practice. There is nowhere in the world where security matters are discussed on National Television, even the Senate deliberation and Decision on the appearance of the IGP were done in close session. One wonders why security strategies of the Force to tackle the killings in the affected States would be discussed on National Television. The Nigeria Police Force has severally reiterated that it holds the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in high esteem and regards, but will not be cowed from ensuring the supremacy of the laws of the land, preservation of law and order and above all the full enforcement of the rule of law throughout the Country. The Force will also continue to resist any intimidation from any quarter either constituent or otherwise which run contrary to the provisions of the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended and other extant laws. By insisting that the Senate abides by the constitutions and provisions in the Police act and regulations, the IGP is not holding on to any straw as asserted by the Senate Spokesperson but to the rule of law to ensure that there is no sacred cow.

It is incumbent on the Force to educate Sen. Sabi Aliyu Abdullahi that IGP was represented at the Senate on 26th April, 2018 and 2nd May, 2018 as provided for and in accordance with the extant laws, which affirms that, the functions, duties and responsibilities of the Inspector General of Police stated in Section 215(1a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended, and the Police Act and Regulations Section 309(1) can also be carried out in accordance with sections 7(1),312(1), 313(2) of the Police Act and Regulations by a senior officer of the Force of the Rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police or an Assistant Inspector General of Police who if permitted by the Inspector General of Police to act on his behalf or represent him in an official capacity at any official function, event or programme within and outside Nigeria can do so in consonant with the provisions of the Police Act and Regulations. It is imperative to inform the general public that the invitations to the IGP from the Senate signed by Nelson Ayewoh, Clerk, Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria dated 25th April, 2018 and that of 8th May, 2018, both read thus

“INVITATION TO BRIEF THE SENATE ON THE INHUMAN TREATMENT METED ON SENATOR DINO MELAYE OVER A MATTER THAT IS PENDING BEFORE A COURT OF COMPETENT LAW COURT; AND OTHER KILLINGS ACROSS NIGERIA”. Copies of the two invitation letters are attached for clarity and public information. From the headings of the above quoted invitation letters, it is very clear that the IGP was invited on those occasions by the Senate purposely because of Senator Dino Melaye’s criminal indictment in respect of felonious and serious offenses of Criminal Conspiracy and Unlawful Possession of Prohibited Firearms by two (2) Principal Suspects (Kabiru Seidu A.K.A OSAMA, Nuhu Salisu A.K.A SMALL) arrested for several cases of kidnappings and armed robberies in Kogi State, who are already standing trial in a court of competent jurisdiction. The pinch emphasis on security matters in the invitation letters was diversionary to attract undeserved public sympathy in the Senate’s desperate bid to trivialize and water down the crime and criminal liabilities for which Senator Dino Melaye is standing trial. However, due to the respect the IGP has for the Senate, that when on the 25th of April, 2018, the Senate invited the Inspector-General of Police to appear before it on the 26th of April 2018, in respect of the felonious offenses for which Sen. Dino Melaye was taken into Police custody, investigated and arraigned in a Court of Competent Jurisdiction while the Inspector-General of Police was on official assignment with the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria in Bauchi on same date, that he delegated the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Operations, Assistant Inspector-Generals of Police and some Commissioners of Police conversant with the matter to brief the Senate. The Senate again on the 26th of April 2018 wrote the Inspector-General of Police re-inviting him to appear before the Senate in person on the 2nd of May, 2018 but this time around the IGP was on official assignment to Birnin-Gwari Area of Kaduna State in company of the General Officer Commanding, One Division, Nigerian Army Kaduna, Major General Mohammed Mohammed to attend to some very serious security matters of National Importance, but he promptly delegated the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Research and Planning, Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of Police to represent him and brief the Senate on the same subject matter, the Senate again refused to accord them audience insisting that the Inspector-General of Police must appear in person. It is pertinent to let the public be aware that the Inspector General of Police since assumption of duty in June, 2016 has appeared about Ten (10) times before the Senate on different issues of National Importance.


The Nigeria Police Force as a law abiding entity will continue to uphold the rule of law in all its ramifications and also ensure that nobody under any guise, no matter how highly placed is allowed to pervert the course of Justice. The Force insists on due process of the law and once again implores the Senate not to whip-up sentiments or resort to self-help but to allow the rule of law and justice to prevail on the whole matter.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/05/988586/

I am afraid seriously

Both the executives and also he legislatures are trending a dangerous path

Democracy may not last in Nigeria

The IG should swallow his pride and honor the senate first.

sarrki:
I am afraid seriously

Both the executives and also he legislatures are trending a dangerous path

Democracy may not last in Nigeria

Why will it not last? Because of Saraki, Dino and their wailing cum looter supporters?

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sarrki:
I am afraid seriously

Both the executives and also he legislatures are trending a dangerous path

Democracy may not last in Nigeria

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no thanks to kunu sipping monkey vagabond gworo chewing bastard burukutu sipping gorilla mumuhamado mumuharii
Buhari is a disaster to modern democracy

These guys are not thinking of the country but themselves

Sunnick:
These guys are not thinking of the country but themselves

It is very obvious. They are enemy of the state

deji17:


Why will it not last? Because of Saraki, Dino and their wailing cum looter supporters?

I think within the executive arm too

Some are power drunk

You need to look beyond Pmb when presidency or executive arm is mentioned

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sarrki:


I think within the executive arm too

Some are power drunk

You need to look beyond Pmb when presidency or executive arm is mentioned

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who controls the executive?
ok you're telling us that Buhari is an incompetent docile dumb clueless balless and idiotic vagabond president that he has lost control of his cabinets and executives
keep supporting evil and terrorism
Buhari is a criminal that all sensible person will crush psychologically and emotionally
Buhari is a criminal
Buhari is a terrorist
kiss the truth

cc
CilicMarin

sarrki:


I think within the executive arm too

Some are power drunk

You need to look beyond Pmb when presidency or executive arm is mentioned

Can you provide examples and be more specific?

The senators and the Npf should come to a compromise. Souls are dying daily,that should be the most important thing,not asking the IG about Dino.

I know it might be hard for you to fully face up to the obvious fact but it is clear that you are still left with some wee bit of decorum..

What people supporting this randy occult of an IGP dont understand is that they are gradually digging their own grave by supporting impunity and gross insubordination to a democratically constituted authority.

Why is the IGP and his fellow mob of evil supporters making it look like the world is coming to an end by the senate right inviting him to come and explain why a sitting senator of a federal republic of Nigeria was demeaned like a common criminal for a yet to logically proved case?

Why is the IGP running away from explaining why people are dying in their hundreds in the middle-belt virtually everyday i the hands or blood thirsty, gun throttling barbarian herdsman while the IGP looks away?

What exactly is he afraid of exactly, even when the said questioning by the senate will be aired on national TV for all to see and judge?

Why is this randy devious IGP always running to the court to obtain kangaroo injunction just for a mere simple questioning every time....if truly him and the federal government have got nothing evil to hide?

Why delegate your DIG to represent you when you are not indisposed or an urgent official assignment?

Those are the question right thinking people should be asking....

Now they are not hiring paid protester they purposely left in penury just with the blood money they looted just to support this impunity not knowing there are only digging their own grave...hmmmmmm

I really feel sorry for Nigerians....But God is about to tear this satanic government apart...Enough is enough!!

sarrki:


I think within the executive arm too

Some are power drunk

You need to look beyond Pmb when presidency or executive arm is mentioned

deji17:


Can you provide examples and be more specific?

Like the money withdrawn from the federation account for purchase of arms in the USA . That’s on the executive side


Budget delay for know reason that’s on the legislative part

So I don’t know what else I can use as an example for you if you don’t get it

The executive is not perfect so mistakes are made the ability to absorb and make corrections is what we need now

IG should go there and tell them that he is a busy man and that he does not have information on each criminals in Nigeria including Dino.

sarrki:



Like the money withdrawn from the federation account for purchase of arms in the USA . That’s on the executive side


Budget delay for know reason that’s on the legislative part

So I don’t know what else I can use as an example for you if you don’t get it

The executive is not perfect so mistakes are made the ability to absorb and make corrections is what we need now

See, the important thing is to understand the issue and not to be reacting based on propaganda, lies and emotion.
On the Purchase of ammunition: The NASS, like everything they do is only trying to intimidate and blackmail the executive

Here are the reasons why the executive is right to make the purchase:
(1) Section 82 of the constitution gives the executive the right to make certain expenditure before the fund is appropriated.

(2 ) The excess crude account where the money for arm purchase was withdrawn from is not recognised by the Nigeria constitution. So how can you talk of the constitution when the so called account is not currently backed by any law?

(3) All the past Presidents from 1999 and when the account was created has used funds from the account without going to the NASS, even when people like Jonathan outrightly stole the funds, it never generated any controversy, so why now if not that mischief makers and hypocrites are on the rampage?

deji17:


See, the important thing is to understand the issue and not to be reacting based on propaganda, lies and emotion.
On the Purchase of ammunition: The NASS, like everything they do is only trying to intimidate and blackmail the executive

Here are the reasons why the executive is right to make the purchase:
(1) Section 82 of the constitution gives the executive the right to make certain expenditure before the fund is appropriated.
(2 ) The excess crude account where the money for arm purchase was withdrawn from is not recognised by the Nigeria constitution. So how n you talk of the constitution when the so called account is not currently backed by any law?
(3) All the past Presidents from 1999 and when the account was created has used funds from the account without going to the NASS, even when people like Jonathan outrightly steal the funds, it never generated any controversy, so why now if not that mischief makers and hypocrites are on the rampage?

Same article and sub sections you quoted now same lawmakers will twist it to there own as advantage 1999 constitution is not perfect there are a lot of loopholes that can be used in favor and against depending on who is using it.

Also if other presidents have been using it does not make it right

We are trying to build a nation

I am a Pmb supporter not Apc. If he goes wrong we should be able to tell him

That’s what a patriot is

sarrki:


Same article and sub sections you quoted now same lawmakers will twist it to there own as advantage 1999 constitution is not perfect there are a lot of loopholes that can be used in favor and against depending on who is using it.

Also if other presidents have been using it does not make it right

We are trying to build a nation

I am a Pmb supporter not Apc. If he goes wrong we should be able to tell him

That’s what a patriot is

now you're talking like a patriot

temporarily patriot

sarrki:


Same article and sub sections you quoted now same lawmakers will twist it to there own as advantage 1999 constitution is not perfect there are a lot of loopholes that can be used in favor and against depending on who is using it.

Also if other presidents have been using it does not make it right

We are trying to build a nation

I am a Pmb supporter not Apc. If he goes wrong we should be able to tell him

That’s what a patriot is

I do not share your sentiments. The facts speak for itself..

madridguy:
The IG should swallow his pride and honor the senate first.

I stand with IG. He has the right to delegate.

The IG needs to swallow his pride.

He his not superior to the representatives of the people.

No matter how he tries to wiggle his way out, he is threading on dangerous grounds and may be used as a sacrificial lamb eventually.

Saraki's Senate is one of the most dictatorial and meddlesome Senate that is always dishing out summons based on their mood, but that is not an excuse to set a precedence for the demeaning of that institution.

Now that the Senate has dropped Melaye from the list of items to be discussed, he needs to honour the invitation and stop being argumentative.

agabusta:
The IG needs to swallow his pride.

He his not superior to the representatives of the people.

No matter how he tries to wiggle his way out, he is threading on dangerous grounds and may be used as a sacrificial lamb eventually.

Saraki's Senate is one of the most dictatorial and meddlesome Senate that is always dishing out summons based on their mood, but that is not an excuse to set a precedence for the demeaning of that institution.

Now that the Senate has dropped Melaye from the list of items to be discussed, he needs to honour the invitation and stop being argumentative.

But why turn back IGP’s representatives if the Senate are actually worried about killings?


May 12 2018


The Nigeria police have accused the senate of “playing politics” with the lives of Nigerians and attempting to prevent the course of justice.

The police said the senate’s invitation of Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of police, was only secondary as their major concern was intervening in the case of Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west.

Idris was summoned thrice but sent representatives on two occasions, however, the senate turned back his proxy.

Angered by his failure to show up the third time he was invited, the upper legislative chamber declared him an “enemy of progress”.

Idris responded by saying he will not apologise to anyone for doing his job as an IGP.

The senate, in turn, accused him of being afraid of his own shadow by not appearing before them.

In a statement on Saturday, the police chief said contrary to the impression the senate is painting, its priority was to prevent justice in the case of Melaye.

The senator is facing two separate charges before two different courts on allegations bordering on gun running, attempted suicide, criminal conspiracy, among others.

The statement, issued by Jimoh Moshood, force spokesman, said the representatives sent by IGP were turned down on various occasions.

The police also said the senate’s attempt to cover the appearance of the IGP on national television is “against national security, unconventional and it negates global security practice”.

THE STATEMENT IN FULL
IGP WAS INVITED TO THE SENATE BECAUSE OF SENATOR DINO MELAYE’s SAGA AND NOT ON SECURITY CONCERNS; NIGERIA POLICE FORCE INSISTS

· IGP NOT HOLDING ON TO ANY STRAW BUT TO THE RULE OF LAW

· THE RELEASE OF THE PURPORTED LIST OF KILLINGS IN NIGERIA IN 2018 BY THE OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT IS SHOCKING, UNFORTUNATE AND CAPABLE OF WORSENING THE SECURITY SITUATION IN THE COUNTRY.

· SENATE SHOULD STOP MISLEADING NIGERIANS

1. The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to media publication credited to one Sen. Sabi Aliyu Abdullahi, Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs that “IGP should stop holding on to the straw on why he refused to comply with the invitation of the Senate for him to come and explain what the Police are doing on the spate of killing across the country”.

2. The incidents of killings in some part of the country are being addressed by the Nigeria Police Force and other security and safety agencies in the Nation. While normalcy have been restored in most of the affected areas, hundreds of suspects directly responsible for these dastardly acts have been arrested and are being prosecuted in the affected States. Also over Five Thousand (5000) prohibited firearms have been recovered from wrong hands across the Federation on the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris, NPM, mni, in the mop-up operations currently ongoing throughout the Country. These are part of the brief the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Department of Operations was delegated by the IGP to deliver on his behalf to the Senate, but he was not allowed.

3. The release of the purported list of killings in Nigeria in 2018 by the Office of the Senate President is shocking, unfortunate and capable of worsening the security situation in the Country. It is mischievous and heinous to play politics with people’s lives; even if it is a soul. The release is speculative and not supported by any fact. Office of the Senate President does not receive or process security report from State commands.

4. The recent claim by the Senate that the reason for inviting the IGP is to brief them on the recent killings in some part of the Country is an afterthought which can be seen from the headings of their invitation letters. In any case, if the Senate is sincerely interested in knowing the strategies adopted by the Police in tackling the killings in the affected States, they would not have invited the IGP to speak on the strategies of the Force on National Television. The Senate’s action to cover the appearance of the IGP on National Television is against National Security, unconventional and it negates global security practice. There is nowhere in the world where security matters are discussed on National Television, even the Senate deliberation and Decision on the appearance of the IGP were done in close session. One wonders why security strategies of the Force to tackle the killings in the affected States would be discussed on National Television.

5. The Nigeria Police Force has severally reiterated that it holds the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in high esteem and regards, but will not be cowed from ensuring the supremacy of the laws of the land, preservation of law and order and above all the full enforcement of the rule of law throughout the Country. The Force will also continue to resist any intimidation from any quarter either constituent or otherwise which run contrary to the provisions of the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended and other extant laws. By insisting that the Senate abides by the constitutions and provisions in the Police act and regulations, the IGP is not holding on to any straw as asserted by the Senate Spokesperson but to the rule of law to ensure that there is no sacred cow.

6. It is incumbent on the Force to educate Sen. Sabi Aliyu Abdullahi that IGP was represented at the Senate on 26th April, 2018 and 2nd May, 2018 as provided for and in accordance with the extant laws, which affirms that, the functions, duties and responsibilities of the Inspector General of Police stated in Section 215(1a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended, and the Police Act and Regulations Section 309(1) can also be carried out in accordance with sections 7(1),312(1), 313(2) of the Police Act and Regulations by a senior officer of the Force of the Rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police or an Assistant Inspector General of Police who if permitted by the Inspector General of Police to act on his behalf or represent him in an official capacity at any official function, event or programme within and outside Nigeria can do so in consonant with the provisions of the Police Act and Regulations.

7. It is imperative to inform the general public that the invitations to the IGP from the Senate signed by Nelson Ayewoh, Clerk, Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria dated 25th April, 2018 and that of 8th May, 2018, both read thus “INVITATION TO BRIEF THE SENATE ON THE INHUMAN TREATMENT METED ON SENATOR DINO MELAYE OVER A MATTER THAT IS PENDING BEFORE A COURT OF COMPETENT LAW COURT; AND OTHER KILLINGS ACROSS NIGERIA”. Copies of the two invitation letters are attached for clarity and public information.

8. From the headings of the above quoted invitation letters, it is very clear that the IGP was invited on those occasions by the Senate purposely because of Senator Dino Melaye’s criminal indictment in respect of felonious and serious offenses of Criminal Conspiracy and Unlawful Possession of Prohibited Firearms by two (2) Principal Suspects (Kabiru Seidu A.K.A OSAMA, Nuhu Salisu A.K.A SMALL) arrested for several cases of kidnappings and armed robberies in Kogi State, who are already standing trial in a court of competent jurisdiction. The pinch emphasis on security matters in the invitation letters was diversionary to attract undeserved public sympathy in the Senate’s desperate bid to trivialize and water down the crime and criminal liabilities for which Senator Dino Melaye is standing trial.

9. However, due to the respect the IGP has for the Senate, that when on the 25th of April, 2018, the Senate invited the Inspector-General of Police to appear before it on the 26th of April 2018, in respect of the felonious offenses for which Sen. Dino Melaye was taken into Police custody, investigated and arraigned in a Court of Competent Jurisdiction while the Inspector-General of Police was on official assignment with the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria in Bauchi on same date, that he delegated the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Operations, Assistant Inspector-Generals of Police and some Commissioners of Police conversant with the matter to brief the Senate.

10. The Senate again on the 26th of April 2018 wrote the Inspector-General of Police re-inviting him to appear before the Senate in person on the 2nd of May, 2018 but this time around the IGP was on official assignment to Birnin-Gwari Area of Kaduna State in company of the General Officer Commanding, One Division, Nigerian Army Kaduna, Major General Mohammed Mohammed to attend to some very serious security matters of National Importance, but he promptly delegated the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Research and Planning, Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of Police to represent him and brief the Senate on the same subject matter, the Senate again refused to accord them audience insisting that the Inspector-General of Police must appear in person.

11. It is pertinent to let the public be aware that the Inspector General of Police since assumption of duty in June, 2016 has appeared about Ten (10) times before the Senate on different issues of National Importance.

12. The Nigeria Police Force as a law abiding entity will continue to uphold the rule of law in all its ramifications and also ensure that nobody under any guise, no matter how highly placed is allowed to pervert the course of Justice.

13. The Force insists on due process of the law and once again implores the Senate not to whip-up sentiments or resort to self-help but to allow the rule of law and justice to prevail on the whole matter.

https://www.thecable.ng/

deji17:


See, the important thing is to understand the issue and not to be reacting based on propaganda, lies and emotion.
On the Purchase of ammunition: The NASS, like everything they do is only trying to intimidate and blackmail the executive

Here are the reasons why the executive is right to make the purchase:
(1) Section 82 of the constitution gives the executive the right to make certain expenditure before the fund is appropriated.

(2 ) The excess crude account where the money for arm purchase was withdrawn from is not recognised by the Nigeria constitution. So how can you talk of the constitution when the so called account is not currently backed by any law?

(3) All the past Presidents from 1999 and when the account was created has used funds from the account without going to the NASS, even when people like Jonathan outrightly stole the funds, it never generated any controversy, so why now if not that mischief makers and hypocrites are on the rampage?

Funds have been appropriated there is a budget so there is no power to make ANY expenditure unless a budget has not been passed. ie if we enter a new financial year.

what do you mean by "certain expenditure" stop misleading yourself and the public

This is what the constitution says,

82. If the Appropriation Bill in respect of any financial year has not been passed into law by the beginning of the financial year, the President may authorise the withdrawal of moneys in the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation for the purpose of meeting expenditure necessary to carry on the services of the Government of the Federation for a period not exceeding 6 months or until the coming into operation of the Appropriate Act, whichever is the earlier:

Provided that the withdrawal in respect of any such period shall not exceed the amount authorised to be withdrawn from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation under the provisions of the Appropriation Act passed by the National Assembly for the corresponding period in the immediately preceding financial year, being an amount proportionate to the total amount so authorised for the immediately preceding financial year.


Any such money spent shouldnot exceed same money spent in the previous year so we are talking recurrent expenditure not helicopters unless they buy helicopters every year


The president does not need any further authorization for funds spent under this provision so why write the National Assembly for approval if he is relying on this part of the constitution

Does the IG have the right to delegate?

Here is how I see iit

The constitution says the senate has the power to summon any person and where they fail to attend that the senate can issue warrants against them

The only people immune to this(warrant) are governors the President and their deputies

The IG is not recognized as having special status.
That section of the constitution applies to him like every ordinary Nigerian. There is no exceptionalism

If he can delegate so can everybody to whom that section appiles.

Is that the case?

agabusta:
The IG needs to swallow his pride.

He his not superior to the representatives of the people.

No matter how he tries to wiggle his way out, he is threading on dangerous grounds and may be used as a sacrificial lamb eventually.

Saraki's Senate is one of the most dictatorial and meddlesome Senate that is always dishing out summons based on their mood, but that is not an excuse to set a precedence for the demeaning of that institution.

Now that the Senate has dropped Melaye from the list of items to be discussed, he needs to honour the invitation and stop being argumentative.

There should be no talk about precedence here
The 8th senate is the most irresponsible in Nigeria's history
The 8th senate is already demeaned and it demeaned itself.