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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, Chapter 6 of the Constitution addresses matters of leadership and integrity. It is noteworthy that neither this chapter as a whole nor any of its provisions is suspended from taking effect after the promulgation of the new Constitution. The entire Chapter is, therefore, operational and in effect at this moment. It, therefore, follows that state officers who by dint of Article 260 of the Constitution are defined to include Members of Parliament are required to comply with the provisions of Chapter 6 which, among other things, sets out for state officers relating to:- (a) The conduct of state officers as per Article 75. (b) Financial probity of state officers as per Article 76; (c) Restriction on activities of state officers as per Article 77; and, (d) Matters of citizenship and leadership as per Article 78. Hon. Members, where a state officer acts in contravention of the provisions of Article 75 (1), Articles 76 or 77, or 78(2) of Chapter 6, Article 75(2) of the same Chapter is applicable. Article 75(2) requires that a person who contravenes the cited provisions: (a) Shall be subject to the applicable disciplinary procedure for the relevant office. (b) May in accordance with the disciplinary procedures referred to in paragraph (a) be dismissed or otherwise removed from office. Article 75(3) of the Constitution then provides that “ a person who has been dismissed or otherwise removed from office for a contravention of the provisions specified in Clause (2)is disqualified from holding any other state office.” Hon. Members, the importance of Chapter 6 cannot be overemphasized. This chapter is a key pillar to the new constitutional order seeking to uproot the culture of impunity and bad governance. It seeks to ensure that only persons of integrity assent to or remain in certain public offices. It, therefore, is very much in keeping with the letter and spirit of the Constitution that questions should be raised on the application of the provisions of Chapter 6. In ruling on the questions raised as to the eligibility of certain Members to take and subscribe to the oath or affirmation of office under the new Constitution and to take up certain state offices, I wish to draw the attention of this House to three important matters. Hon. Members, I will pause there so that those at the entrance can walk in."
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