Ousted Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi Mahamud. [Courtesy]A night gazette notice on the removal from office of impeached Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud has triggered heated debate and claims of possible abuse of the government printer. But this is not the first time the issue of the night gazette notices has emerged, it was a concern in the 11th Parliament but the 12th Parliament seems to have outdone itself. The Senate in particular, in a record one year, has sent packing three governors through impeachment and ensured their chance of seeking redress is denied through the night gazette notices. “We may need legislative reforms because in future we may set a dangerous precedence where someone may just decide to sign gazette notice at night to settle scores,” said the lawmaker.

Source: Standard Digital May 19, 2021 05:20 UTC