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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, I had indicated that I have this Communication to make but I wanted to do it at this point. This Communication relates to processing of Special Motions under Articles 145, 150(2), 152(6) and 251 of the Constitution Hon. Members, as you may be aware, instances have arisen in the recent past when this House has been made to grapple with procedural issues relating to Special Motions arising out of the provisions of Article 145 of the Constitution (Removal of the President by impeachment) and Article 152(6) of the Constitution (Removal of Cabinet Secretary) and Article 251(1) (Removal from office of a member of a constitutional commission). In this regard, it is, therefore, necessary to revisit and clarify the procedures outlined in our Standing Orders as relates to the processing of these Special Motions. First, this clarification is necessary in light of recent pronouncements by the courts of law which have brought new interpretation dimensions. My office has also recently received The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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