QUESTION OF THE DAY
Under section 109 of the constitution, the National Assembly has power to set up a committee to inquire into any matter of public importance. It states:
“Committees may be appointed –
(a) to investigate or inquire into the activities or administration of ministries or departments of the Government, and such investigation or inquiry may extend to making proposals for legislation; or
(b) to investigate any matter of public importance.”
Furthermore the National Assembly is empowered under section 200 subsection (2) to ask the President to set up a Commission of Inquiry. It states:
“The National Assembly may request the President to establish a Commission of Inquiry for any of the purposes set out in subsection (1).”
