National Assembly, NASS
National Assembly, NASS

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

All staff and visitors to the national assembly were critically checked before being allowed entry into the premises, 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, Senator 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”

Senator Kabiru Gaya also said the accreditation was going on without hindrance.

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.

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