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    "speaker_name": "Hon. James Orengo, SC",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, just briefly, in these proceedings, we are governed by Article 145. There is a unique provision in Article 145 that you do not find in legislation to do with even litigation in the courts. The makers of this Constitution knew that these proceedings are time bound under Article 145(5); a very important provision. I think that Article is not there for cosmetic value. It is there to deal with a situation like we find ourselves in, because the makers of this Constitution knew that when processes are time bound, there must be a safety valve. Article 145(5) which applies mutatis mutandis in relation to the removal from office by way of impeachment of the Deputy President, states as follows- “The President, [and for that matter, it should be read, the Deputy President] shall have the right to appear and be represented before the special committee during its investigation.” Now, this is the point that I want to make. Not in a lot of legislation do you find the right to be represented highlighted. The Deputy President can elect to be represented either by his advocate or by him appearing in person or having both the Deputy President and his advocate to appear. Now, I want to put before the Senate, because many of you have this problem during election time. If in accordance with the election law, you are required to submit your nomination papers on a certain day and you fail--- You are running for President or Deputy President and you are told that you must present your nomination papers on a The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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