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House of chiefs should be the next (2), by Eric Teniola

House of chiefs should be the next (2), by Eric Teniola

By GhanaSummary NewsroomNigeria

(1) The House of Chiefs shall consist of—- (a) the person for the time being holding such chieftaincies as may be described by the Governor, who shall be ex officio members of the House; (b) eighty-seven Chiefs having such qualifications and selected in such manner as may be prescribed by the Legislature of the Region; (c) such Special members, being Chiefs (not exceeding four) as may be selected by the Governor, acting in accordance with the advice of the Premier; and (d) if he is not a member of the House of the House of Chiefs apart from this paragraph, the President of the House.(2) (a) The seat in the House of Chiefs of a member other than an ex officio member or a Special member shall become vacant in such circumstances as may be prescribed by the Legislature of the Region; (b) The seat in the House of Chiefs of a Special Member, including a Special Member appointed by the Governor at any time before the coming into force of this Constitution, shall become vacant if he is removed from office as a Special Member by the Governor, acting in accordance with the advice of the Premier.”—(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 46 of this Constitution, the Senate shall consist of—- (a) twelve Senators representing each Region, who shall be selected at a joint sitting of the legislative houses of that Region from among persons nominated by the Governor; (b) four Senators representing the Federal territory; (c) four Senators selected by the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister.

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