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    "id": 1562272,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "This House is, therefore, required to consider the President’s reservations to the specified clauses in respect of each Bill. Standing Order 154(2) requires the House to consider the President’s reservations within 21 days upon receipt of a Memorandum. Hon. Members, with respect to the President’s reservations to the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Message from His Excellency the President, together with the Presidential Memorandum of Referral, are hereby referred to the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. With regard to the Conflict of Interest Bill, 2023, you may recall that its passage underwent the bicameral process under Article 113 of the Constitution. Given that the Bill was originated by this House, the consideration of the President’s reservations to the Bill will commence in the National Assembly. In this regard, the President’s reservations to the Bill and Presidential Memorandum of Referral stand committed to the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs for consideration. The Committee should prioritise the Bill and table its report soonest to allow this House to consider the President’s reservations within the said timelines. Upon conclusion of consideration of the President’s reservations by this House, I will transmit the decision of the National Assembly to the Senate, seeking its concurrence on the said decision. I hasten to guide the House that the consideration of the President’s reservations to the Bills by the respective committees and the House will be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of Article 115 of the Constitution. Further, the guidance contained in the Speaker’s Communication of 28th July 2015 relating to the Consideration of the President’s Reservations to a Bill and amendments thereto will apply, as shall be necessary. I now direct the Clerk to circulate the Memorandum of His Excellency the President, to the two Bills to all Members, so that they familiarise themselves with the contents therein. The House is accordingly informed and guided. Thank you. Can we do another round? Can we do a round of three-three Members?"
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