Some people do not know when to stop, which is both shameful and embarrassing.
A matter that the apex court of the land has decisively debated and resolved is still being pursued by some anti-democratic forces who seek to amend the law through back channels in the National Assembly.
The Senate President, @senator_Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, @speaker_abbas, must not entertain any bill that seeks to strip states of their powers to legislate on gaming and lotteries.
The Supreme Court, as the final arbiter in our constitutional democracy, has spoken loudly and clearly on this matter. Any attempt by @nlcrcgovng or any individuals to push for a central authority over gaming and lotteries is a direct affront to the authority of the Supreme Court and the rule of law.
For your kind attention, @officialABAT, @femigbaja, @lanregbaja, @supremecourtng.
Petition Urges Senate to Restrict Central Gaming Bill to FCT Only
A petition by the Federation of States Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN) urges the Nigerian
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“Breach Of Constitution” — Lagos AG Pedro Condemns National Assembly’s Central Gaming Bill, Announces Contempt Action https://t.co/irQH1dgpZF via @Nigerialawyers
On the floor of the Senate today during the debate on the Central Gaming Bill (HB-2062) 2025 I emphasized a crucial point.
A Supreme Court judgment remains binding but that does not stop the National Assembly from making a law that directly addresses or reforms the matter going forward.
I also urged that we treat the bill with caution, defer voting, and refer it back to the Judiciary Committee for deeper scrutiny.
Legislation must respect the courts while still upholding the Parliament’s constitutional duty to make laws for the people.