The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has assured that the National Assembly will expand the political space for youth and women in the ongoing amendment of the 1999 Constitution.
While commending Nigerians for their resilience, the Delta Central lawmaker urged them to strive towards maintaining the oneness of the country Specifically, it amends Sections 147 and 171 of the Constitution by mandating the President to appoint at least five ministers, ambassadors or high commissioners under the age of 40.
“That is why I have proposed a bill for constitutional amendment to reserve 30 percent of seats in the Federal cabinet of every president, going forward, for the youth of this country. And we are also insisting that five of all cabinet seats at the state level be also reserved for youth.“Make no mistake about it, there is nothing unique about what we are trying to do here except that we are trying to legislate”.“That is why we are trying to codify this now in the law. Let them come on board.
“That is talking about the #EndSARS protests. Speaking as a lawyer, I am aware that our constitution guarantees the right to protest. But that right is not an unfettered right. It is subject to being exercised in a peaceful and lawful manner. The Constitution does not guarantee right to commit crimes.
“So while condemning what those ones had done, we should also be protective of the innocent ones who had not committed any illegal activity.
OvieOmoAgege NGRSenate A constitution designed to favor a few. Deceivers everywhere
OvieOmoAgege NGRSenate The re are many area of the Constitution to be amended. Bogus allowances to senators and Rep After serving as Gov, wait for four years before contest for house Etc
OvieOmoAgege NGRSenate You people should not worry, youths are going take over next election
OvieOmoAgege NGRSenate Na how to survive this hungry country na we they think
OvieOmoAgege NGRSenate No be amendments of constitution dey do person now o, na hungry constitution o, make una try do something about the high rates of poverty for this country o, make hungry no finish us o.
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