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The state police debate was postponed as the Senate mourned the death of Rep. Yaya Tongo

The Senate’s plans to begin deliberations on the National Police Bill suffered an unexpected setback on Tuesday after lawmakers postponed all proceedings at an emergency plenary session in honor of the late member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yaya Tongo. The upper house of the legislature has reconvened during a recess amid growing anticipation that senators will begin considering …