29 Aug 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for this opportunity. I also join my colleagues in fully supporting the Constitution of the National Dialogue Team. I am happy that the National Dialogue team is constituted along the lines of national values and principles of governance. I pray that at the end of their term, this team is going to come up with the resolutions that bind us together as a nation. People should not be afraid of talking. In fact, the minute you stop talking, then bad things begin to happen. There is nothing to fear about dialogue. When there are ...
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10 Aug 2023 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker Sir.
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10 Aug 2023 in Senate:
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10 Aug 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, mine is just a matter of procedure. It is these small things that really reduce the dignity of this House. I have seen Sen. Cherarkey casually just cross over. I even warned him, but he proceed to cross to the other side. We must give dignity to this House. Honestly?
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10 Aug 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, so that Sen. Omogeni walks the narrow path and the pride path; he has three times made reference to suspension for the remainder of the term. The decision of the Committee - if I got it right - was suspension for the remainder of the Session which expires in December. So that we do not mislead the House and the public, it is suspension for the remainder of the Session and not for the term. Thank you.
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9 Aug 2023 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.
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9 Aug 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am sorry I have to do this. I do not think we are doing the right thing. Under Standing Order No.52, a statement that has been issued does not have a window for Senators to contribute on that statement. Standing Order No.1 is very clear that it only applies where there are no provisions on an issue. Standing Order No.52 is also clear.
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9 Aug 2023 in Senate:
I am just going on record, Sen. Madzayo. This is a House of record. I am just trying to say because---
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9 Aug 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Standing Order No.1 has limitations.
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9 Aug 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am challenging the ruling of the Speaker because the Speaker ---
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