Section 89 of the 1999 Constitution: Power of the National Assembly Concerning Evidence During Investigation

The 1999 Constitution Section 89 (1) For the purposes of any investigation under section 88 of this Constitution and subject to the provisions thereof, the Senate or the House of Representatives or a committee appointed in accordance with section 62 of this Constitution shall have power to- (In order to exercise their power to conduct…

Section 86, 87 and 88 of the 1999 Constitution: Appointment and Removal of the Auditor General of the Federation and Circumstances where the National Assembly can Direct Investigation

The 1999 Constitution Section 86 (1) The Auditor-General for the Federation shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Federal Civil Service Commission subject to confirmation by the Senate. (The Federal Civil Service Commission is responsible for recommending to the President who the Auditor General of the Federation will be but this…

Section 84 and 85 of the 1999 Constitution: Salaries and Pension to be Paid from the Consolidated Revenue Fund and Creation of the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation

The 1999 Constitution Section 84 (1) There shall be paid to the holders of the offices mentioned in this section such remuneration, salaries and allowances as may be prescribed by the National Assembly, but not exceeding the amount as shall have been determined by the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission. (The National Assembly may…

Section 67 and 68 of the 1999 Constitution: Circumstances Where a Member of the National Assembly Shall Vacate His Seat

The 1999 Constitution Section 67 (1) The President may attend any joint meeting of the National Assembly or any meeting of either House of the National Assembly, either to deliver an address on national affairs including fiscal measures, or to make such statement on the policy of government as he considers to be of national…

Section 52 and 53 of the 1999 Constitution: Procedure for Summoning and Dissolution of National Assembly

The 1999 Constitution Section 52 (1) Every member of the Senate or the House of Representatives (i.e. National Assembly) shall, before taking his seat, declare his assets and liabilities as prescribed in this Constitution and subsequently take and subscribe the Oath of Allegiance and the oath of membership as prescribed in the Seventh Schedule to…

Section 39 and 40 of the 1999 Constitution: Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Assembly

The 1999 Constitution Section 39 (1) Every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and information without interference. (This guarantees your freedom of expression and the freedom to hold and express your opinions and information without interference from anyone) Section 39 (2) Without…