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Not Tinubu’s Opponents! – Oshiomhole Defends National Assembly’s Role Amid Criticism
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has pushed back against critics who label the 10th National Assembly as a “rubber stamp,” asserting that lawmakers were not elected to clash with President Bola Tinubu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday, former Edo State Governor and current senator for Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, dismissed claims that the 10th National Assembly is a “rubber stamp,” calling the accusation both unfair and a misunderstanding of the legislature’s democratic role.
He questioned the logic behind such criticisms, stating, “Is our job to go and start boxing the presidency just to show we’re independent? That would make us a bunch of rascals. Is that what Nigerians elected us to do?”
Oshiomhole challenged detractors to identify any law passed by the Assembly that is detrimental to Nigerians, emphasizing that all bills undergo thorough debate before approval.
“Name one harmful law we’ve passed without serious scrutiny,” he urged.
He also pointed to several interventions by lawmakers, such as his own efforts to address the exploitation of Nigerians by electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), as evidence that the Assembly is fulfilling its oversight duties.
“The idea that opposing the executive at every turn is the only sign of independence is misguided,” he added. “We deliberate, we debate, and we act in the country’s best interest—not for show.”
His comments follow increasing public criticism over the perceived closeness between the legislature and the presidency, raising concerns about the strength of checks and balances in Nigeria’s democracy.
A tragic multiple-vehicle crash in Bauchi State has left eleven people dead and several others injured in varying degrees of severity.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Brazil’s President has called on global powers to reconsider their strategies after saying they have failed to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking at a summit of progressive leaders in Barcelona, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to adopt a new approach and take stronger responsibility for maintaining global peace.
He also criticised U.S. President Donald Trump for his frequent social media posts directed at Iran.
“We cannot wake up every morning and go to bed every night with a tweet from a president threatening the world and declaring wars,” Lula said.
APC Fires Back at Adeleke Over ₦300bn LG Funds Allegation, Blames Governor for Salary Crisis....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to claims by Governor Ademola Adeleke that local government officials under the party diverted about ₦300 billion meant for workers’ salaries.
Adeleke had made the allegation during a stakeholders’ meeting, accusing APC-controlled council officials of hijacking funds and forcing the state government to shoulder salary payments for local government workers, teachers, health staff, and pensioners for over a year.
He insisted he would not abandon workers, blaming the situation for delays in executing some state projects.
But in a statement, APC’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, dismissed the claims, accusing the governor of misleading the public and shifting blame.
The party alleged that Adeleke was responsible for the salary issues, claiming he refused to release electronic payment vouchers and other financial documents needed for processing payments.
APC also said pension-related records, leave bonuses, cooperative deductions, and other financial data had not been made available despite repeated appeals, insisting that funds were properly accounted for and available for use if approved.
The party urged pensioners and workers to seek clarification, insisting the situation could be resolved if the governor allowed due process to take place.
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