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Lock senators out of governor race, says team

A parliamentary committee has recommended that senators be barred from contesting for governorship in the next General Election.

The Constitution Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC) in its report to the National Assembly, wants senators blocked from vying for the post on grounds that this will interfere with their oversight role in the Senate.

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