“Historically, politicians and government have long been the instigators of the violence in the country.”

Speaking on the upcoming election, he said “there is no space for violence in this election.”

He alleged that some parties are stockpiling arms to intimidate voters during the election.

“We believe that the government will do the right thing in getting those who are criminals to be prosecuted and sent to correctional centres… But it must be done within the bounds of law.”

He said $3.6bn has been secured for the East Africa railway corridor linking Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi.

It ordered that Emefiele should transmit and deposit his travel documents to the court’s registrar.

He raised concerns over the lack of boats and personnel to police riverine communities during the elections.

Among those present were Senate President Akpabio; House Speaker Abbas; SGF Akume and Budget Minister Bagudu.

‘They have not moved an inch from consumption and waste to production, and they will not do it,’ he said.

“We shall endure, persist until we reach our destination because a new Nigeria is our destination.”

It adjourned the hearing of Emefiele’s motion to the 8th of November.

“We are underutilizing the equipment we have paid huge money to bring into Nigeria,” he said.

He said bad management has hindered it Nigeria from becoming a $1tn economy.

He also said that the lawmakers were to be given SUVs due to the bad state of Nigerian roads.

“What does that signify? It signifies fear, they are actually afraid of the elections because as a government they have performed poorly…”

He said labour leader Ajaero can’t distinguishing between his role and a participant in local politics.

“Instead of having a government of the people, you end up with a people of the government.”

He handed APC flags to Uzodinma, Ododo, Sylva.

“When did disobeying a court order become a disqualifying factor as provided in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?”

He promised them a free hand to carry out their duties, and encouraged them to ask questions if in doubt.