In an urgent development, the Senate has convened an emergency plenary session in Abuja.
The primary agenda for this session is to adopt the votes and proceedings of the last plenary held the previous Thursday.
The sitting commenced promptly at 11:55 a.m., with a total of 54 senators in attendance.
President Bola Tinubu’s request for the confirmation of 10 Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the passage of the 2023 supplementary budget are at the forefront of discussions during this session.
The Senate’s swift action is aimed at expeditiously gazetting the confirmation of these electoral commissioners. This move is strategic, intending to prevent any legal challenges or court rulings that could hinder the confirmation process.
Further updates on the Senate’s deliberations will be provided as the session progresses.
