(4) On receipt of the petition referred to in clause (3) of this article, the Speaker shall, within seven days require the Electoral Commission to conduct a public inquiry into the matters alleged in the petition and the Electoral Commission shall expeditiously conduct the necessary inquiry and report its findings to the Speaker. (5) (a) (b) The Speaker shall— declare the seat vacant, if the Electoral Commission reports that it is satisfied from the inquiry, with the genuineness of the petition; or declare immediately that the petition was unjustified, if the commission reports that it is not satisfied with the genuineness of the petition. (6) Subject to the provisions of clauses (2), (3), (4) and (5) of this article, Parliament shall, by law prescribe the procedure to be followed for the recall of a member of Parliament. 85. Emoluments of members of Parliament. (1) A member of Parliament shall be paid such emoluments and such gratuity and shall be provided with such facilities as may be determined by Parliament. (2) A member of Parliament shall not hold any office of profit or emolument likely to compromise his or her office. 86. Determination of questions of membership. (1) The High Court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine any question whether— (a) a person has been validly elected a member of Parliament or the seat of a member of Parliament has become vacant; or (b) a person has been validly elected as Speaker or Deputy Speaker or having been so elected, has vacated that office. (2) A person aggrieved by the determination of the High Court under this article may appeal to the Court of Appeal. (3) (a) Parliament shall, by law make provision with respect to— the persons eligible to apply to the High Court for determination

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