AKURE – The Fourth Alteration to the 1999 Constitution has gone through the second reading at the Ondo State House of Assembly.
The house, which was presided over by the Speaker, Jumoke Akindele, said a letter was sent to the house by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Salisu Maikasuwa, to the state parliament to deliberate.
The two arms of National Assembly, comprising the Senate and House of Representatives, had earlier discussed critical areas of the constitution and made some amendments.
They include autonomy for local governments, separation of office of minister of justice and attorney general of the federation, establishment of House of Assembly Service Commission and independent candidacy.
After thorough deliberation for the proposed amendment, the house set up a five-man committee to look into the proposals and submit its report on Nov. 25 for consideration.
The speaker said the committee was expected to go into public hearing to collate opinions of relevant stakeholders before the final presentation of the report to the house.
The committee includes Afolabi Akinsiku as the Chairman; Oladejo Bernard as Vice Chairman and Akinwe Victor as a member.
Others include Fatai Olotu and Lubi Ebiala as members.
NAN recalls that the National Assembly on Oct. 15 and 23 harmonised its position on the constitution before passing it to 36 state assemblies. (NAN)
