Faces of senators who were present when Senate adjourned over lack of quorum
14 November 2018 |
5:30 am
The Senate on Tuesday adjourned plenary for a week over lack of quorum. The decision follows a point of order raised by Senator Philip Aduda and seconded by Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekeweremadu.
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