PRESIDENCY, SENATE FACE-OFF: Nigerians want good governance not show of power –ACF

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has appealed to the executive and legislative arms of government to immediately embrace peace and drop whatever is threatening their cohesion.

It said the current insecurity, economic recession and socio-political problems facing Nigeria requires synergy between the executive and the Senate for good governance and not show of power.

ACF stated this in a statement it released on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Muhammad Ibrahim Biu.

The statement read in part, “Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) is worried and disturbed with the open fights among appointees of the President Muhammadu Buhari on one hand and the altercation between the Executive
and the National Assembly in particular the Senate on the other.

“It is a known fact that in the last three weeks or so, Nigerians have witnessed open disagreement between officials of government that are supposed to work in concert, thereby threatening national cohesion and the development of our young democracy.

“The relationship between the Executive and the Senate on the other hand to say the least is unhealthy, with each flexing its muscle to intimidate the other over issues that could easily be resolved.

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“This development is certainly not the best for Nigeria considering the myriad of challenges facing the nation. We are faced with insecurity, economic recession and socio-political problems that require synergy between the Executive and the Senate for good governance and not show of power.

“The attitudes of some government officials over simple invitation by the Senate to come and clarify certain policy issues do more damage than good to the expected cordial working relationship. On the other
hand the Senate resolutions meant to intimidate or threaten the Executive is unnecessary and portrays the Senate as vindictive and antagonistic.

“ACF therefore appeals to the two arms of government to sheath their swords in the interest of Nigerians who voted them into power and work harmoniously. We can only enjoy the dividends of democracy when all
the three arms work in concert, understanding and respect for one another.”

ACF further applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for constituting a
committee headed by Vice President Prof Yomi Osinbajo, whose mandate is to end the rift between the Executive and the National Assembly.

 

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