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