Posted by The leaders of 36 state legislatures have joined forces to urge President Bola Tinubu to put an end to the plight of the Nigerian people through the implementation of long-term policies.
This is in addition to the fact that they have acknowledged that the government’s decision to remove subsidies for petroleum products and to allow the exchange rate to float has had a negative impact on the economy and the people.
Under the leadership of Speaker Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, the conference called on both the federal and state governments to courageously implement long-term policies that would alleviate people’s suffering.
Additionally, the conference firmly supported the idea of state policing, arguing that it would help reverse the alarming rise in national insecurity.
In addition, the conference urged Rivers State’s political leaders to find amicable solutions to the current stalemate between the state’s legislature and executive branch.
A communiqué, signed by the chairman, contained the resolutions following a meeting in Abuja that had twenty-nine speakers.
Good governance in the country was one of many topics discussed at the meeting.
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The president’s economic actions, including the withdrawal of petroleum product subsidies and the floating of the currency rate, have been courageous, but the unexpected repercussions have been too hard on the public, the communiqué states.
The speaker of the house, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, made a statement at the conference. He was accompanied by the chairman of the house committee on inter-parliamentary relations, Hon. Mark Esset. Abbas said that the current constitutional review will put state legislative autonomy at the forefront of its priorities.
When asked about the benefits of the forum, Esset said that it represents a critical meeting place for people who are committed to improving democratic processes and administration.
At this crucial juncture, as the 10th National Assembly reviews the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s constitution, one of the most pressing concerns is the need to grant the autonomy of the state houses of assembly. This is because the Houses of Assembly see this as a means to accomplish their primary goal.
The National Assembly has attempted this before, with the terrible outcome of failure. However, I can guarantee you that with Tajudeen Abbas at the helm, the autonomy of the state parliament will become a reality.
The significance of cooperation between parliaments in today’s globally linked society is immense. Sustainable growth and the prosperity of our people can be achieved via working together, exchanging experiences, and supporting one another.
The federal and state legislatures have been mostly autonomous for far too long; encouraging productive cooperation is of the utmost importance.
With the upcoming review of Nigeria’s constitution, the 10th House of Representatives is eager to further solidify this partnership. The accomplishment of this enormous undertaking will depend on your backing and engagement. Keeping our Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) subscriptions up-to-date is also crucial.
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“I want you to know that as a former state legislator, I fully understand the difficulties you confront as leaders of our state’s legislature, particularly in the setting of our state’s politics.
But if we band together, our legislative branches can become stronger and more responsive nationwide. Your dedication to promoting legislative excellence and your ceaseless efforts to reflect your citizens’ voices are truly commendable. Your commitment is crucial to the vitality and power of our democratic system.
Following lengthy discussions, the conference concluded with the following resolutions:
The Conference noted that the state legislature has been granted financial autonomy under the constitution, but that this autonomy has not been put into practice. Consequently, we are urging all parties involved to strictly adhere to the Constitution and not violate any of its provisions.
The Conference is pleading with the National Assembly, the Presidency, and other interested parties to make the most of the current efforts to review the constitution in order to accomplish this.