In the discharge of its constitutional duties, the Senate, at the end of a closed-door session on Tuesday, resolved not to bow to any form of intimidation.

According to Ceoafrica, the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, who made this known at plenary, said the lawmakers deliberated on issues bordering on the integrity of the National Assembly, particularly the Senate.

Although, Saraki did not give details of the “intimidation” the institution is facing, but he said that the senate, at the executive session, resolved to defend its integrity.

“We cannot be intimidated from carrying out our constitutional duties at all times, nothing will stop the National Assembly, especially the Senate, from performing its duties”, he said.

Meanwhile, committees that were yet to submit reports of budget defence of the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies were asked to do so by Thursday.

Saraki who said that at least 20 committees were yet to submit their reports however warned that committees that failed to meet the deadline risked not being considered.

“If by Thursday, any committee did not send its report to the Appropriation Committee, we will have no alternative than to make do with what we have on ground.

“This is the last time I am making the announcement”, Saraki said.