same fate, adding that in most cases, they were re-presented with adjustments after further consultations.
“I have given many examples. Even America that we copy, a lot of you must have been following in the last few months the Health Bill issue in America.
“They attempted seven times and that is just a health bill. They go, they fail, they adjust and they come back.
“They do not say because they failed, they would begin to insult everybody that did not agree.
“If we want this bill to pass, it is the same people that will have to make it pass. So, we cannot blackmail or bully them. We must convince them and get their buy-in.
“We all need to understand the process. First of all, constitutional review by its nature is not a bill that will just pass through the normal process.
“It needs two-thirds and that means they must be issues that a majority of Nigerians want.
“Secondly, because of the net effect of it, it is important that wide consultations are done. When you say all Nigerians want something, you will see it in the vote,’’ he said.
Mr. Saraki maintained that he was hopeful that devolution of powers would receive the nod of majority of the lawmakers after the recess.
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