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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Deputy Speaker",
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    "content": "It is therefore, in place of the House, to look into itself and decide whether to engage in the current processes or await the Bills which will undoubtedly go through all the stages, including Second Reading, and consideration of any amendments at Committee stage, in accordance with the Standing Orders. Hon. Members, let us not overlook the fact that the Report and the two draft Bills are part of a very long process. As a matter of fact, we are just beginning step one of nine steps that will culminate in the actualisation of the other crucial processes important to the next General Elections. May I take the liberty to enumerate these steps as follows:- 1. The adoption of the Report of the Joint Select Committee, which we will be doing this afternoon. 2. The passage of the two Bills, (Election Offences Bill, 2016 and the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2016) by the two Houses. 3. The assent of the two Bills by the President. 4. The appointment of the Selection Panel by the President in accordance with the provisions of the new law. 5. The nomination of new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioners by the Selection Committee. 6. The approval by the National Assembly of the new IEBC Commissioners. 7. The appointment of the new IEBC Commissioners by the President in accordance to the new law and the Constitution. 8. The assumption of office by the new Commissioners including taking of oath of office, and 9. The handing over by the current IEBC Commissioners to the new Commissioners and vacation of office. Hon. Members, it is important for Members to note that, all these steps ought to be achieved on or before 30th September, 2016. Of importance also is to note that this Report and its recommendations are a product of a process that captivated the mood of the nation. Given that the implementation of the recommendations of the Select Committee will greatly impact on the manner of holding of the next general elections, I call upon the leadership and the entire House to be gallant to rise to the occasion and offer leadership while treating this matter with the sensitivity it deserves. I thank you."
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