Nigerian lawmakers reject bill to empower Nigerians to sue government for not providing basic welfare

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Some lawmakers spoke against the bill that seeks to amend the constitution.

has rejected a bill seeking to make the provision of basic welfare compulsory.

In his lead debate, Mr Ogun argued that section six already ousted the judiciary from inquiring into compliance with chapter two by the government. He noted that “the amendment when passed into law will enable the courts of law in Nigeria to hear and determine questions as to whether the fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy are being adhered to or otherwise.”

Nicholas Ossai urged his colleagues to allow the bill to proceed to committee stage, where the committee can listen to experts on the bill.

 

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They are simply upholding the constitution. SMH..

Nigeria... More merry-go-round to deceive citizens. Fact: You CANNOT amend a Forgery ie 1999 Constitution to make it valid. Try amending fake 1000 Naira note to turn it into real money!!! NINAS End1999Constitution PartiesCloseShopNow NINAS_SelfDetermination EndSARS

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They're the first enemies of this country.

KAHZKAHZ you se they can never do anything good for the sake of people

Lilly livered, rubber stamp, Nigerian lawmakers.

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