President Bola Tinubu has implored members of the National Assembly to exercise restraint in summoning heads of ministries, departments, and agencies.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) on Wednesday night.
Speaking at the breaking of Ramadan fast on Wednesday in Abuja with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas,the President urged lawmakers to show restraint and consideration in the exercise of their oversight functions.
”I have been watching various committees summoning ministers and heads of agencies. I have complained to the Speaker to let the poor breathe. Let these people do the job. We are not saying that you are not influential. We are not saying you cannot do your oversight. But consider the primary duty of each agency, its personnel, or the responsibilities of the Governor of the Central Bank or the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance to you and the entire nation.
”If they are distracted or disturbed, maybe we will shift parliamentary sitting all through the night. We must find a way to accommodate one another. This is an appeal to you. See if you can accept representatives in some instances or even documentations,” the President said.
He further expressed satisfaction with the National Assembly, expressing confidence in the ability.
The President, however, encouraged the legislators to remember their constituencies and to take advantage of the holy month of Ramadan to show compassion and support the less privileged in society.
”We are making sacrifices for the country, and we are assuring citizens that there is a very bright light at the end of the tunnel.” He added.
Chinedum Anayo