PERUSE- Friday, December 10, 2021

Mr President, We Are Waiting!

December 10, 2021 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Friday, December 10, 2021

“It is clear that until Nigerians understand their rights and responsibilities and use that knowledge to hold government accountable, our society will continue to be unjust.” 

- ‘Yemi Adamolekun

(Executive Director, EiE Nigeria)

Dear Friend,

Why Is the President Silent?

Source: Arise News

The Electoral Bill has been transmitted to the President by the National Assembly since November 19, 2021, with no response whatsoever from Mr President. Why the cryptic silence?To further complicate matters, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, allegedly stated that the reputation of President Muhammadu Buhari would not diminish whether he passes the electoral amendment bill or not. What a joke! 

Are our leaders up to another mischief?Chapter 4, Section 58(1) of the Nigerian 1999 Constitution (as amended) provides the National Assembly with the power to transmit a bill passed by the House to the President to sign within 30 days of receipt. Again, Chapter 4, Section 58(5) of the Constitution states that if the President refuses to sign, and the bill is again passed by each House, by a two-thirds majority, the bill shall become law, and assent of the President shall not be required.December 19th is only 9 days away! Your reputation is already at stake, Mr President! Break the silence!

Combating Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

As we wrap up the 16 Days of Activism Campaign, we must continue to stay vigilant and get acquainted with the relevant laws that have been put in place to curb this menace. Some vital sections in the Criminal Law of Lagos State that addresses Domestic and Sexual Violence include the following: Child Pornography (Section 23); Custodial Sexual Assaults (Section 24); Concealment of Sexual Offences (section 30); Sexual Favour in Exchange for Grades, Admission, e.t.c (Section 25).We urge other states in the country to intensify efforts in combating Sexual and Gender-Based Violence! #StateOfEmergencyGBV

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Have a great weekend!The EiE Nigeria Team