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Reps summon DSS DG, Daura, for violating Ekiti Assembly
The House of Representatives has summoned the Director-General, Department of State Service (DSS), Lawal Daura, to explain why the DSS violated Ekiti House of Assembly.
The summon was triggered by House Minority Leader, Rep. Leo Ogor (PDP-Delta) who had, under matters of urgent public importance, moved Tuesday in Abuja that the DG, DSS be invited to defend the unruly behavior of his operatives. His motion was unanimously adopted.
It would be recalled that members and staff of the Assembly scampered for safety when armed operatives of the DSS invaded the Assembly complex last week Friday.
Presenting the motion, Ogor decried the action, stressing that such interference violated the principle of separation of powers.
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He said: “It is a clear violation of the provisions of the constitution; it is unacceptable as it demonstrates interference with an arm of government.
“If somebody violates the law and nothing is done, it gives him the privilege to move forward.
“Therefore, it is important that we summon the Director-General of the DSS to explain where the agency derives its powers to invade and destabilise the activities of the House.
“It is important to respect the rule of law and the sanctity of this institution must remain sacrosanct.’’
The matter has been referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Intelligence by the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, for further legislative action.
Lawal Daura is expected to appear before the House in 48 hours.
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