Executive-NASS Faceoff: Full Resolutions By National Assembly


The National Assembly at the end of a joint session has released their resolutions. 

Both Chambers at the end of the session reaffirmed resolution of vote of no confidence on Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris.

The lawmakers also agreed that President Muhammadu Buhari must be held accountable for the actions of his appointees and said he must be ready to sanction erring appointees.

The resolutions were read by Senate President Bukola Saraki at the end of the joint session which was held behind closed doors.

Read full resolution below…

The National Assembly after a closed door session that lasted for over hours reached a resolution to include ...

1. Security agencies must be given a marching order to curtail the killings across the country and protect lives of innocent Nigerians

2. The harassment and humiliation by the executive or perceived political opponent by the police must be put to an end.

3. The executive must ensure a strict adherence to the rule of law.

4. The president must be held accountable for the actions of his appointees.

5. Government should show sincerity in the fight against corruption.

6. Sanctity of the National Assembly must be protected and pursue those who invaded the National Assembly and hijacked the mace.

7. National Assembly will liaise with the ECOWAS parliament, EU, UN, Civil Society Organization to save the country's democracy .

8. Curtail the growing state of unemployment.

9. Pass Vote of no Confidence on the IGP.

10. Pass Vote of Confidence on the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House Yakubu Dogara

11. And if nothing is done, the National Assembly will not hesitate to invoke its powers on the Executive

Both Chambers however adjourned plenary indefinitely. This were the resolutions reached after a joint session.

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