Tinubu Rejects Two National Assembly Bills Over Flaws

On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu rejected two bills passed by the National Assembly, citing constitutional concerns that required correction before they could become law. The Senate, notified of Tinubu's decision through two separate letters read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, addressed the Raw Materials Research and Development Council amendment bill and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management Nigeria bill.

Tinubu withheld assent based on Section 58(4) of the 1999 Constitution, which empowers the president to decline assent and return bills for reconsideration. He noted that the Raw Materials Research and Development Council bill had a long title that did not adequately reflect its principal objective of promoting the development and protection of Nigeria's raw materials.

Additionally, he identified inconsistencies in the bill regarding the council's functions and financial provisions. Regarding the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management Nigeria bill, Tinubu stated that certain provisions required further legislative review, as they sought to grant powers beyond the institute's statutory mandate.

He directed that the bills be retransmitted to the National Assembly for necessary amendments.