April 21, 2018 Politics. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. The Senate Mace: From historical weapon to symbol of monarchy, Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration, Subcommittee on Long Term Vision and Plan, Ethics and Conflict of Interest for Senators, Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources, Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament.

There was a huge presence of security operatives in and around the National Assembly Complex on Thursday. Okadigbo knew the significance of the mace in legislative proceedings. Although it’s not known exactly when it was created, the use of a ceremonial mace in Canada dates back to at least 1758 in parliamentary bodies of Nova Scotia, predating those of Lower Canada. They left the National Assembly with the mace in a black SUV.
When the monarch is in the Senate Chamber, the mace is covered with a cloth, since it is unnecessary to symbolize the monarch when he or she is present. According to Wikipedia, a mace is a blunt weapon, a type of club or virge that uses a heavy head on the end of a handle to deliver powerful blows. Weeks after thugs invaded the Senate and snatched the mace, the symbol of authority, indications have emerged that the upper legislative chamber may be plotting to impose fresh sanctions on suspended Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. Leave your email to receive our newsletter, Get the news that matters from one of the leading news sites in Kenya, Drop your mail and be the first to get fresh news, Diana Marua raises eyebrows online after stepping out in revealing fishnet dress, Waihiga Mwaura celebrates wife Joyce Omondi's birthday in sweet message: "Happy birthday my queen", Heavily pregnant Ruth Matete stuns in angelic baby bump photoshoot: "Bold and beautiful", Martha Karua says she is ready to meet William Ruto, other leaders for deliberations ahead of 2022, Kenyan newspapers review for September 30: Uhuru altered speech on school reopening, threw education officials under bus, Man posts before and after photo of shanty he transformed to mansion, Dr King'ori finally tells fans his real name: "My name is Felix Omondi", COVID-19 billions: Ex-senators Muthama, Hassan Omar call on donors to freeze funding to Kenya, Oliech warns young players against joining Gor Mahia, William Ruto gifts family of children captured fighting over pencil a 500-chicken farm. On these occasions, the Mace is covered with a cloth or left in an antechamber before entering the Governor-General's presence. Section 15 deals with offences relating to admittance to the Chamber or precincts.
God forbid!!! Those against the controversial amendment, who are loyal to President Muhammadu Buhari, had formed the ‘Parliamentary Support Group,’ which the Senate proscribed last week.