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"content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Standing Order 75 on the procedure for the removal of a Governor is very clear. Standing Order 75(1)(a) states that:- ‘Within seven days after receiving notice of a resolution from the speaker of a County Assembly supporting the removal of a governor of the county pursuant to Article181 of the Constitution— (a) the Speaker of the Senate shall convene a meeting of the Senate to hear charges against the governor; and’ Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the process has got to continue. This is what we argued on Tuesday in this House and we all agreed that this is a process that must continue because it is time bound and it is important for the dignity of this House. I listened to Sen. Orengo and there is one thing that I disagreed with him on although I normally do not disagree with him because he is one of the best legal brains and minds in this country. However, when Sen. Orengo suggested that when a Governor appears with a court order, you cannot summon him, I asked what the role of Article 125 of the Constitution is. Parliament has got the power to summon anyone to appear before its committee to provide their evidence. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, from the sitting that we had on Tuesday, I was convinced that if there is anyone out there with a court order, he should take it to the The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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