Prove the bribery allegation, Senate challenges Jega (Punch)

The Senate on Wednesday challenged Prof. Attahiru Jega, former chairman of INEC, to prove the bribery allegation he levelled against members of the National Assembly. The decision followed a Point of Order moved by Senator Isah Misau (APC-Bauchi), drawing the attention of the Senate to the comment attributed to the former INEC boss. While relying on Order 43, Misau said: “I want to recall that on Democracy Day, Prof. Attahiru Jega accused all lawmakers and, particularly the National Assembly committee chairmen, of asking for and taking bribe while carrying out their oversight functions. Read more

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