The Nigerian Senate will, on Tuesday, reconvene for an emergency session to discuss the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, and the swearing-in of Tanko Mohammed as the acting CJN by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The immediate past CJN was suspended, and immediately replaced on Friday.
Speaking on the condition of anonymity, a principal officer in the Senate, noted that the leadership of both chambers would have a crucial meeting today (Sunday) to deliberate on the agenda for the emergency session.
There are, however, indications that the emergency session of the National Assembly might not be unconnected with the public outcry that greeted Buhari’s suspension of Onnoghen on Friday.
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The source said, “The leadership of the two chambers has agreed to reconvene on Tuesday. They will, however, hold a crucial meeting in the private residence of the Senate President on Sunday evening (today).
“The meeting will set agenda for the emergency session they plan for Tuesday. I cannot confirm whether the impeachment of the President will form part of the agenda but I can assure you that a drastic decision will be taken against him.”
It will be recalled that the lawmakers had adjourned sitting until February 19, which will be after the presidential and National Assembly elections.
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