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Tuesday 17 March 2015

David Mark defends Obanikoro's ministerial confirmation, says due process was followed

Senate President David Mark has defended last Wednesday's confirmation of Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro as a minister amidst protest from APC lawmakers. According to the Senate president, due process was followed during Obanikoro's confirmation and the reasons put forward by those against his confirmation were mere accusations. Davido Mark gave this explanation in a statement released by his media aide Kola Ologbondiyan, yesterday March 16th. Read that after the cut...

The statement reads in part;
"The President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, will not trample on the rules to satisfy the yearnings of any interest, no matter how vociferous and violent. We will like to state without any form of ambiguity that the President of the Senate complied with all the legislative practices and procedures in the confirmation of all the ministerial nominees that appeared before the Senate. It is important to state that the Senate found herself in a situation where two of its traditions were in conflict.
There exists a tradition of permitting nominees that had served as Senators or member of the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic to take a bow and go without being questioned. The Senate also has a tradition of stopping any nominee that fails to secure at least two of the three Senators. Where the Senate was faced with this conflict, the option available to the President of the Senate, as the presiding officer was to put the question to the floor and rule applicably.
The President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, did just that. He put the question through voice vote, and ayes won resoundingly and he so ruled. On the issue of courts, Rules 53 (5) of the Senate Standing Rules did state; ‘if in the opinion of the President of the Senate, the matter will be subjudice.’ Senator Mark made it clear that he has not been served any court order neither has he received any injunction restraining him from processing the confirmation of the ministerial nominees. Besides, it is a known fact that an accused is presumed innocent until proven otherwise by a court of competent jurisdiction. The processes and decisions reached on the screening and confirmation of the ministerial nominees were in line with the rules guiding the activities of the Senate"

75 comments:

Davido's driver said...

Ok o! Lindaobserve sai buhari

Unknown said...

Ayt.. ...

Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

That na una headache biko, wetin concern monkey with butter, im go use am chop banana??? Linda take note!

Unknown said...

Ok oooo heard

Unknown said...

That na una headache biko, wetin concern monkey with butter, im go use am chop banana??? Linda take note!

Anonymous said...

Crappy!! U'll lack the morality to lead. Anyway, am I 1st2comment? Yippee eeee! !! Ça va?

Unknown said...

That na una headache biko, wetin concern monkey with butter, im go use am chop banana??? Linda take note!

Unknown said...

Yeah pdp due process I agreed. ... but d true and real due process, ma. ..

Unknown said...

Yeah pdp due process I agreed. ... but d true and real due process, ma. ..

Unknown said...

Thank God for d confirmation and d manner tins were carried out maturely. His leadersip is great and it goes a long way to show Nigeria needs leaders lik dis in power. Thumbs up to him.

OSINANL said...

APC evil party

Unknown said...

The more I keep hearing about this issue,the more it annoys me! They've done what they wanted to do,so let's hear word.

Bishop Dammy said...

The deed had been done already oo. The truth of the matter is that : all these don't any way affect the common man's life. Well God be with you all. Gal 6:10. @Bishop_Dammy

Anonymous said...

WELL DONE LINDA, NA DAVIDO YOU DEY CALL UR SENATE PRESIDENT ABI,LOL

Anonymous said...

Ehen? If not, y not
They are on the same ship

Unknown said...

Why won't david mark defend his undemocratic actions???? We are in a country where's discrepancy between what is preach and what's practiced

Unknown said...

a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
.
Both of them are PDP what do yu expect...
.
.
***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

Roman! said...

Birds of a feather*

Bonita Bislam said...

No problem sir,we know you're working for your senate position for life."Due process" can have different definitions.Including the one that is being masterminded by power freaks!

ary said...

okay

Unknown said...

We hear. Its always followed

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Anonymous said...

Yes like the case of Farouk lawan.Despite video evidence,Farouk is still sitting comfortably and earning his salary.Yet the poor are killed by the police without a fair hearing on a daily basis.I'm convinced,you will all answer to God.

Unknown said...

I dey Laugh (in Obj's voice).

Anonymous said...

This my useless town man that can't see a girl be it his sister or relative.the mayhem you are causing in otukpo will catch up with you one day.bad wicked dog of a man.

@MEETD®EALEVANS™ said...

"it is a known fact that an accused is presumed innocent until proven otherwise by a court of competent jurisdiction."




But when it comes to d ordinary citizen, the police kill a suspect accused and not proved guilty for stealing 45k, and u all just sit back and watch d countries name been dragged in d mud..but it BTW u all now an u quoting stupid laws to confuse and deceive Nigerians....

Unknown said...

Are we still on this matter?... Don't u APC guys have something else to do?... Obanikoro Abeg enjoy your position, Na God give u. We're still marching forward with GEJ till 2019👍

7F098C19 said...

Due process my brother. PDP all the way. Engr Emy

Anonymous said...

You want to roast in hell fire for INFINITY years. You don't? Try RCCG Open heavens. Don't waste your mother's childbirth screams.

Anonymous said...

You want to roast in hell fire for INFINITY years. You don't? Try RCCG Open heavens. Don't waste your mother's childbirth screams.

Unknown said...

All na wash!

Anonymous said...

NA UNA KNW...TOMJERRYSWIT

Funso Samuel said...

Okay

Unknown said...

Which f***king yes won, the opposition left the chambers. David mark is a fool for bending the rules. Obanokoro does not deserve to be a minister

Unknown said...

The 9ja senate committee can deceive the naïve minded citizens but the
Intelligent ones understand what he meant
By due process.

Unknown said...

I know you will definitely defend him
So there is no point reading your statement

Linda's Elder Sister. said...

Una dey try, recycling the same ppl, tmrw DAME ll say that APC members v been around since.

Unknown said...

GEJ till 2019 all I can say

tosin sanni said...

If I hear, evil + evil

tosin sanni said...

If I hear

Anonymous said...

due process indeed, it is not your fault David Mark just continue shai there is God o

Subomi said...

no no no! Sen David Mark should try stick his silence on controversial issues as usual, I have some respect for him but you cant be defending a person like Obanikoro.

Unknown said...

All this drama.

godsp said...

No problem continue. God is watching

GLO IS THE BEST NETWORK..I glo with pride

Anonymous said...

David Mark, God is watching you!

Anonymous said...

Which of the people that put up allegation against Koro will say they got to that seat with free and fair election? Is it Saraki, Omoworare or Remi? C'mon people who is fooling who. You don't want him to be minister not because you love your country but just to show political power. Abeg make una go sit down. What tangible thing have you contributed to Nigerians life for the past 4years. You are all riggers of election and i know one day this will stop but for now i rest my case. God bless Nigeria.

Anonymous said...

This corrupt and evil man was voted Man of the Year in 2012 by Tribune Newspapers. Shm! The judgment of God is coming.

Unknown said...

Due process.....
Abi due interest?????

Baba get your facts right....
We are not as foolish as you
So don't come up here and by saying shit to us....

Unknown said...

David tell them o, they are always looking for fault in everything

GALORE said...

True




Vote for continuity

Vote for @Good luck





@Galore

Unknown said...

David tell them o, they are always looking for fault in everything

Unknown said...

David tell them o, they are always looking for fault in everything

Unknown said...

David tell them o, they are always looking for fault in everything

Unknown said...

David tell them o, they are always looking for fault in everything

Unknown said...

When the head is bad, the whole body becomes useless, what a precarious situation we find ourself as a nation. So sad.

Unknown said...

errm Linda, his name is David Mark, not Davido Mark... and he is so on point on what he said..

Anonymous said...

SHAME ON OBANIKORO,
SHAME ON MARK,
SHAME ON PDP,
2% OF THIS ALLEGATIONS MAKE POLITICIANS TO RESIGN IN OTHER COUNTRIES BCOS THEY REALISED THEIR SERVICES IS NO MORE NEEDED. POLITICIANS IN NIGERIA DONT RESIGN BCOS THEY SERVE THEIR POCKETS. ANGEL BUHARI PLS WE THANK YOU FOR THE OFFER TO REQUE US. SAI BUHARIIIIIIIII.

Anonymous said...

SHAME ON OBANIKORO,
SHAME ON MARK,
SHAME ON PDP,
2% OF THIS ALLEGATIONS MAKE POLITICIANS TO RESIGN IN OTHER COUNTRIES BCOS THEY REALISED THEIR SERVICES IS NO MORE NEEDED. POLITICIANS IN NIGERIA DONT RESIGN BCOS THEY SERVE THEIR POCKETS. ANGEL BUHARI PLS WE THANK YOU FOR THE OFFER TO REQUE US. SAI BUHARIIIIIIIII.

Anonymous said...

SHAME ON OBANIKORO,
SHAME ON MARK,
SHAME ON PDP,
2% OF THIS ALLEGATIONS MAKE POLITICIANS TO RESIGN IN OTHER COUNTRIES BCOS THEY REALISED THEIR SERVICES IS NO MORE NEEDED. POLITICIANS IN NIGERIA DONT RESIGN BCOS THEY SERVE THEIR POCKETS. ANGEL BUHARI PLS WE THANK YOU FOR THE OFFER TO REQUE US. SAI BUHARIIIIIIIII.

Unknown said...

Wat did u expect him 2 say cos I don't expect him 2 say less @ll. Bunch of fools

Unknown said...

Wat did u expect him 2 say cos I don't expect him 2 say less @ll. Bunch of fools

Unknown said...

Wat did u expect him 2 say cos I don't expect him 2 say less @ll. Bunch of fools

Anonymous said...

History will judge you on the negative side. you think Nigeria will remain like this forever. stupid Mark.

Anonymous said...

usless decietful bunch of scallywags calked politicians

oyekunle bunmi said...

na so, why won't he defend the confirmation?

Unknown said...

What would he av said?... they are of the same party. clear evidence was presented and u flushed it out. that was pure foul....

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Anonymous said...

David Mark live Chika Ike pussy and regain your brain back, his busy talking rubbish pointless David Mark

That Edo Boy said...

Christie deserve a gift from linda for the best reasonable comments on lib ... Love you

Anonymous said...

You are forever stupid.. dumb south south idiot.. smart southern peeps pardon me on this.. this guy is just too much a disgrace to you... And the painful part is there are a lot like him.. dumb followers..

Anonymous said...

Olośhó.. carry go

Unknown said...

Indeed am fed up with politicians and there sugar coated mouth and lies

Anonymous said...

You can not last in your marriage... And I mean it.. you can't put that child in the right path in life.. David tell them o... sorry to say.. disgrace to your husband, if you have one.

Anonymous said...

#smh - my prayer is that when Buhari takes over that he spends the first year to get the country running then the second year to visit all these wicked souls and put them where they belong, else they will start breeding again for 2019.

smh - “Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari said he won’t look into the past. He said he will draw the line on the very day he takes over and I don’t know why President Jonathan, who has the paraphernalia of office, is afraid of election." He can't guarantee that the ICC won't arrest Mama War! That will be above his jurisdiction when he takes over.

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

Criminals in power. Very soon God will flush all of you corrupt PDP members out of the government and judgement will surely come upon you all.

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