Senator Dino
Melaye, in a point of Order raised on Wednesday, stated that the Director
General of National Lottery Commission was appointed by President Muhammadu
Buhari without confirmation of the Senate.
He explained
that the appointment has seen the Director General discharging responsibilities
in clear breach of section 8 (1) of the lottery act.
Dino cautioned
that if the illegality was allowed, it would create disrespect for the rule of
law.
The Senator
said; “Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, as I speak, the DG has resumed
at the Commission without passing through the checks of Senate as required by
laws. Nigerians must be respected.”
Senate
President Bukola Saraki in response noted that the issues are weighty despite
the fact that the matter came through order of personal explanation.
He stated that
thorough investigation would be carried out, adding that the Senate will make
sure that the appointee is stopped.
“The issues
raised by Dino are weighty, though it came through a personal explanation. I
think the matter may come through a motion so that the gentleman can stop the
nonsense he is doing.”
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