Saraki Don't allow 2019 politicking overshadow governance, SP tells Buhari, others “This is my appeal: it is too early for 2019 politicking to override the legislative agenda and the larger work of governance,” Saraki said.
Saraki Don't allow 2019 politicking overshadow governance, SP tells Buhari, others
“This is my appeal: it is too early for 2019 politicking to override
the legislative agenda and the larger work of governance,” Saraki said.
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Senate President Saraki shares a laugh with President Buhari(Presidency)
Senate President Bukola Saraki has urged the executive and legislative arms of government not to allow the 2019 politicking overshadow the larger work of governance.
Recall that seven governors had endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term.
But
addressing lawmakers at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday, January
16, 2018, Saraki advised all elected officers to avoid acts capable of
distracting them from delivering on their mandate to the people.
Osinbajo listens to Buhari during APC NEC meeting(Presidency/Twitter)
“This is my appeal: it is too early for 2019 politicking to override the legislative agenda and the larger work of governance,” Saraki began.
“We
have begun a good thing with the economic core of our agenda; let us
see it to its proper conclusion. It would be most insensitive to the
needs of the people of this country if we were to do otherwise.
"I
am directing this appeal not only to us in the chamber but to the
National Assembly as a whole, as well as to the Executive and indeed all
political actors.
President Buhari's 2019 campaign posters
“Distinguished
colleagues, let me opine that 2018 will be defined by the collaboration
between the two chambers of the 8th National Assembly as regards the
number of items due for concurrence.
"We
must work to build on the very cordial relationship between the two
chambers as witnessed so far, and elevate the level of cooperation, for
the benefit the people.
“To this
end, I urge you all to reach out to our counterparts in the House, so
that we can fulfil the lawmaking function in the most expeditious
manner. This will help streamline the process - and clear the way for
the passing of various legislations – making for improved synergy and
joined-up working between the two chambers,” the Senate President said.
Saraki cautions Buhari and lawmakers against diverting attention from governance to 2019 politicking. (Turaki Hassan)
Saraki described the fuel scarcity situation experienced by Nigerians during the yuletide season as a man-made occurrence.
“We
seek the cooperation and understanding of Nigerians as we try to get to
the bottom of the fuel scarcity. My own estimation of the fuel scarcity
phenomenon is that it is man-made. We thought we had left the problem
of fuel queues firmly in the past in this country, but sadly, that
appears not to be the case."
Fuel Scarcity(NAN)
Saraki further condemned the killings in Benue state adding that the Senate would ensure that justice is served.
“You
will agree with me that even more sober reflection attends the killings
in some parts of the country, particularly recent tragic events in
Benue State.
“We condemn these
killings in the strongest terms, and we declare that mindless
bloodletting has no place in our society. I offer our sincerest
condolences to the people of Benue, and indeed to all who have suffered
the loss of their loved ones as a result of these wanton acts.
“Human
life is sacred. We state without equivocation that Nigerian life must
become sacred. When we fail in our duty to protect Nigerian lives, it is
a tragedy and an indictment on us all. We as the 8th Senate stand ready
to help find solutions to assuage the hurt to affected parts, to bring
the perpetrators to justice and to enthrone peace in all four corners of
this country,” Saraki added.
Meanwhile, Governor Yahaya Bello has assured President Buhari of massive votes from Kogi state in 2019.
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