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July 27, 2019
The House of Representatives has amended its Standing Ordersto allow open voting for future election of presiding officers.
This followed unanimous adoption of a report by the ad hocCommittee on Review of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives atplenary. The new rule says, members shall clearly state and make opencandidates of their choice for the presiding officers.
Presenting the report, Chairman of the Committee, IhonvbereJulius urged the house to consider and approve it. After several amendments,house also approved for the Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly to conductelection for members-elect of the house on the day of inauguration.
The decision was aimed at saving time on the day ofinauguration as the clerk usually conduct election in the Senate before goingto the house to do same.
Among other developments, the parliamentarian agreed that the National Pledge be recited daily after the opening prayers before legislative activities start. The house thereafter, adjourned plenary till September 17th.