The Senate on Wednesday after about thirty minutes of closed session to deliberate on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill rejected by President Muhammadu Buhari resolved to consult with the House of Representatives in January when both chambers will be in session.
According to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, the House of Representatives has gone on recess and the constitutional provision is for the both chambers to jointly take appropriate action.
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He added that the Senators also resolved to consult with their constituents during the Christmas recess before the lawmakers reconvene in January.
Lawan further added that constituents have a role to play as major stakeholders in the business of law-making by the National Assembly.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
