The Senate has on Wednesday rejected the request by President Muhammadu Buhari forthe amendment of section 84(12) of the Electoral Act which prevents appointive political office holders from contesting for election from party primary level without resigning.

The Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi ( APC Kebbi North ) had made the lead debate for second reading of the bill, but many of the Senators kicked against it and voted ‘no’ when put to voice votes by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan.