There is a heated debate in the senate over a bill seeking to establish a commission for the armed forces.
Enyinnaya Abaribe, senate minority leader and sponsor of the bill, said the commission is needed to deepen federal character in the appointment of service chiefs and other heads of security agencies.
However, some senators kicked against the bill, saying the military will be politicised if the law is passed.
When it was put to a voice vote, the legislation was rejected by a majority of the lawmakers.
Not backing down, Abaribe rose to challenge the rejection of the bill which he blamed on Senate President Ahmad Lawan.
Lawan said it was a majority of the senators who rejected the bill and not him.
He quickly called for a closed session which is currently in progress.
More to follow…
