Buhari rejects five more bills passed by national assembly
According to recent reports, President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected five more bills passed by the National Assembly. This brings the total number of bills rejected by the President to 12.
The five bills rejected by the President are:
- The Federal High Court (Amendment) Bill, 2022
- The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (Establishment) Bill, 2022
- The National Commission for Nomadic Education (Establishment) Bill, 2022
- The Federal Capital Territory (Vesting of Land) Bill, 2022
- The National Agricultural Seeds Council (Amendment) Bill, 2022
The President's rejection of these bills is based on his concerns about the constitutionality of some of the provisions and the need for further consultations with stakeholders.
It's worth noting that the President's rejection of bills is not uncommon in Nigeria, and it's a normal part of the legislative process. The President has the power to veto bills passed by the National Assembly, and it's up to the lawmakers to override the veto if they have the necessary majority.
The rejection of these bills is likely to spark further debate and discussion between the Executive and Legislative arms of government, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold.