The Senate has urged the National Judicial Council (NJC) to intervene in the alleged removal of the Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, by the state assembly.
The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro and two other senators from Benue State, who argued that the circumstances and process of Ikpambese’s removal violated constitutional provisions.
Meanwhile, the Senate has passed a bill to amend the Federal Universities of Agriculture Act, aimed at facilitating the establishment of more such institutions to enhance agricultural activities and strengthen food security.
A mild drama unfolded at the commencement of plenary over the allocation of a new seat for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The situation was contained after lawmakers intervened, as she initially refused to move to the designated chair.
According to Rule 6 of the Senate Standing Rules, the President of the Senate has the authority to allocate and reassign seats within the chamber.
