Tight Security In National Assembly Complex As Members-Elect Undergo Accreditation

Security has been beefed up at the National Assembly as
members-elect continue accreditation ahead of inauguration of the
9th National Assembly on Tuesday.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that all staff and visitors
to the national assembly were critically checked before being
allowed entry into the premises.

NAN also reports that those who could not identify themselves
properly were turned back.

Meanwhile, there is presence of security operatives at strategic
areas, while movement around designated areas for accreditation
were limited.

Speaking to newsmen after his accreditation, Sen. Emmanuel
Bwacha from Taraba State, said the process was going on
smoothly.

On why PDP is keeping quiet on who to endorse for senate
presidency, he said, “there is dignity in silence and mischief in
noise making.”

Sen. Kabiru Gaya (APC-Kano) also said the accreditation was
going on without hindrance.

Mr Gaya, who is in the race for the position of Deputy President
of the Senate, denied stepping down as insinuated in some
quarters.

The national assembly is a beehive of activities as preparations
for the inauguration were on top gear.

Activities ranging from erecting of tent, renovation of
structures and decoration are going on in mapped out areas to make
the occasion colourful.

There is however, heightened tension as people are seen in
clusters discussing their expectations of the day.

While some believe that it might not be much of a drama as
witnessed in 2015, others say there could be surprises following
Sen. Ali Ndume’s insistence to continue in the race and the long
silence from the major opposition Peoples Democratic Party,
PDP.

From the list released by Independent National Electoral
Commission, INEC, there are 62 APC senators-elect, 44
PDP-senators-elect and one Young Progressives Party, YPP,
senator-elect, while two senatorial seats in Imo State are still
outstanding.

NAN

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