Nasiru M. Waziri.
- Senators Cannot Legally Suspend Fellow Senators Under Nigerian law, no senator has the legal authority to suspend another senator. Judicial precedents clearly establish that such actions are unconstitutional and cannot withstand legal scrutiny.
- Judicial Precedents Against Senatorial Suspensions, Nigerian courts have consistently invalidated attempts by the Senate to suspend its members, reinforcing the illegality of such actions:
Senator Ali Ndume’s Case (2017)
The Federal High Court in Abuja declared the suspension of Senator Ali Ndume “illegal, unlawful, and unconstitutional,” emphasizing that disciplinary measures must adhere to legal frameworks.
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s Case (2018)
In a similar ruling, the court overturned the suspension of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, describing it as constitutionally defective and reinforcing the limits of the Senate’s disciplinary powers.
- Akpabio Must Uphold the Law, As Senate President, Godswill Akpabio is expected to uphold constitutional values and respect judicial rulings. Any attempt to enforce or endorse illegal suspensions would undermine the rule of law.
If Akpabio fails to align with established legal standards, questions may arise about whether he is acting from a place of personal interest rather than public service. It is his duty to protect the Senate’s integrity—not to violate it.
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