Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal
The Senate abruptly adjourned sitting on Wednesday without taking decision on any issue, including the bills before it.
Before the adjournment which was protested by the All Progressives Congress Senators, its President, David Mark, lamented the withdrawal of the security aides of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and vowed to protect the Legislature.
He said, “We are not to interfere in the internal affairs of each house. However, as the Chairman of the National Assembly, I cannot fold my arms or pretend that all is well about the current crisis.
“I am therefore going to do all I can to resolve the current impasse. Furthermore, the matter is already in a court of law, we cannot therefore discuss the issues here. I want to assure all of you that I will do the needful to protect and defend the legislature at all costs.”
Signs that the Senate might not have a smooth sitting however started when Mark read the prayers and an announcement by the Senate leader, Sena
