Supreme Court last Tuesday consolidated the appeals brought by Imo State Governor, Chief Ikedi Ohakim and the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] challenging the ruling of the Court of Appeal which held on February 26 , 2009 that it has jurisdiction to hear Martin Agbaso’s appeal.

The House of Representatives of 360 members, representing all the federal constituencies, is the most democratic institution in our democratic system. Its power of lawmaking particularly appropriation power, makes it a significant body to work for change in our society. Its oversight function also places it in good stead to check corruption and absolutism in governance.