A former senator that represented Kogi West in the upper legislative chamber in 8th assembly, Dino Melaye, on Monday announced that he had instituted a legal action against the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and the House
The controversial senator said the legal action is sequel to the infectious disease control bill sponsored by the speaker.
Dino made the announcement on his official twitter page, adding that he had filed a case at a federal high court.
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He described the bill as ‘wicked’
The bill, despite its widespread criticism, has passed through second reading on Tuesday and due for a clause by clause consideration tomorrow.
“I have just filed a court action against the Speaker and House of Representatives on the wicked bill initiated by Hon Femi Gbajabiamila this morning at the Federal High Court Abuja. We shall overcome, ” he tweeted.
The bill has also sparked outrage from Nigerians on social media, particularly.
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