Lawmakers at the upper chamber have turned down a bill to legalize power rotation across the six geo-political zones in Nigeria.
The bill sponsored by the lawmaker representing Benue South, Senator Patrick Moro was rejected at the plenary Tuesday, as it elicited
arguments though, supported by the majority caucus.
Senator Moro, in his lead debate on the piece of legislation titled, “A Bill for an Act to provide for the Rotation of Power and Other Related Matters therein 2022,” stated, “If there is a law on power rotation in Nigeria, it will help to ameliorate the squabble for power, particularly the Presidency across the various six geo-political zones, and also promote unity in the country.”
The motion was first opposed by the APC senator representing Kebbi South, Bala Na’ Allah, who said the bill should have been presented as one seeking to amend relevant provisions of the Constitution and not just one seeking legislation from the Senate or, by extension, the National Assembly.
On his part, the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, APC, Delta Central, kicked against the bill as he corroborated Bala Na’Allah and others’ submissions.
In view if this and other reservations, Senator Moro withdrew the bill through Order 42 of the Senate Standing Rules.