The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the suspension of the Delta Central Senator, Ovie Omo-Agege, by the Senate, describing the action as unconstitutional.
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba, in a judgment that lasted one hour today, held that while the National Assembly had the power to discipline its erring members, the premise on which Omo-Agege’s suspension was anchored was illegal.
Although the court refused to grant any of the seven prayers sought by the senator, it held that the suspension could not hold on grounds of the “violence” it did to the Constitution.
The judge noted that from the wording of the report of the Senate’s Ethics and Privileges Committee which recommended Omo-Agege’s suspension, he was punished for filing a suit against the Senate after apologising to the legislative house over the allegation leveled against him.
“Access to court is a fundamental right in the Constitution, which cannot be taken away by force or intimidation from any organ,” the judge ruled.
Nnamdi Kanu has criticized Binta Nyako, the judge in his trial, for her alleged corruption. In a video shared by… Read More
Chika Ike is thrilling her fans and fellow actors with her latest baby bump pictures. She took to Instagram to… Read More
His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II has announced the funeral rites for his mother, set to take place decades after… Read More
2Baba is trending online as he is spotted with his alleged lover, Honourable Natasha, at the Edo State assembly. He… Read More
A lady is hospitalized after her fiancé abruptly ended their wedding plans. Ruthygold, a TikTok user, revealed that her husband… Read More
Toyin Abraham has shared her plans regarding the wedding of her colleague Iyabo Ojo’s daughter. Priscilla and singer Juma Jux… Read More
This website uses cookies.