Senate to hold special session for late Buhari Wednesday

The Senate has announced plans to hold a special session in honour of the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during Tuesday plenary, said the special session would hold on Wednesday (tomorrow).

He noted that the tribute session will reflect on his legacy and contributions to national development following his recent demise.

Last week, the Federal Executive Council held a special session in honour of the late ex-president.

At the event on Thursday, President Bola Tinubu said that Buhari led the country with restraint, governed with dignity, and bore the burdens of leadership without complaint.

Buhari died in London on July 13 after a prolonged and undisclosed illness. He was buried last week in Daura, Katsina State, in a ceremony attended by dignitaries from within and outside Nigeria.

The Katsina-born politician was President between 2015 and 2023. He was also the head of state between 1983 and 1985.

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Meanwhile, the Senate has debunked viral reports claiming that it has approved the creation of new states in Nigeria.

Reacting to the rumours during plenary on Tuesday, Akpabio clarified that the Senate Committee on Constitution Review has received numerous proposals, saying none has reached the stage of approval.

“I have seen over 42 proposals, but not one has gone through full deliberation. The process of creating a state is very rigorous and has not been completed in any instance,” Akpabio said.

The clarification came after Senator Abdul Ningi raised concerns over social media reports suggesting that new states had been approved, prompting some communities to begin convening meetings in anticipation.