Procedure

Question 1

58 - bills

Answer 1

Can be introduced by any member or originate either house. Goes through the process

Question 2

National Assembly v President of FRN

Answer 2

If the president withholds his assent, the bill can be passed by ⅔ majority of each house but it has to go through the same previous process.

Question 3

59 - appropriation bills

Answer 3

Where there is disagreement, it is sent to joint finance committee to resolve then back to the NA before the assent of president

Question 4

AG Bendel v AG Fed

Answer 4

After resolving the agreement between the two houses, the committee sent the bill directly to the president for his assent instead of the house. So, it was null and void.

Question 5

60 - regulate procedure

Answer 5

Each house can regulate its own procedure. Court cannot interfere

Question 6

Uttah v house of assembly

Answer 6

Whatever is done or said in the parliament cannot be inquired into by a court. The jurisdiction of the house over its members is absolute.

Question 7

Edwin ume Ezeoke v Aliyu Makariji

Answer 7

The court cannot question any matter which regulates affairs of any legislative house.

Question 8

Akinwolemiwa v Ondo SHOA

Answer 8

Court will intervene where legislature does not comply with the constitution or breach rights