by Abang Veronica
Since 1999, Nigeria's
legislature has always been shrouded in secrecy as perceived by members
of the general public. Nigeria has also maintained a closed-off
status-quo under a one-party system that was characterized by the
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) remaining in power for sixteen years.
However,
following the sweeping election victories of the All Progressives
Congress (APC) earlier this year, on the 6th of August, the Senate
President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki challenged the APC-led Senate
Committee on Rules and Business to evolve an e-parliament system. This
system will work to foster transparency in the affairs of the Senate and
open a new chapter in Nigeria’s legislative history.
