Senate Threatens MDAs, GOEs with Sanctions for Defying Legislative Summons

ThisDay· 4h ago· 1 min read

• Directs immediate compliance with committee invitations, directs SGF, ministers to enforce resolution

• As Reps warn NRS chairman Zacch Adedeji of sanctions over recruitment, recalcitrance

Sunday Aborisade and Juliet Akoje in Abuja

The Senate on Thursday escalated its confrontation with government-owned enterprises (GOEs) and Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), warning that any institution that refuses to honour its invitations or obstructs legislative oversight will face constitutional sanctions and enforcement measures.

In another related development, the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Character also condemned what it described as the persistent disregard for the constitutional powers and authority of the National Assembly by the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji.

The Reps committee also directed the immediate…

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