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<\/p>\nTinubu\u2019s message was contained in a statement forwarded to DAILY POST on Wednesday by Tunde Rahman, his spokesperson<\/p>\n
He urged the new National Assembly leaders to do all within their powers to not only nurture and deepen the institutions of the Legislature but also our promising democracy.<\/p>\n
Their task now, he said, \u201cis to compliment and support President Muhammadu Buhari to deliver on his administration\u2019s progressive agenda and truly take the country to the Next Level with detailed, timely and progressive legislative initiatives and restore a sense of patriotism to the exalted offices they now occupy\u201d.<\/p>\n
In the statement entitled \u201cNurturing & Deepening National Assembly Institution, Democracy,\u201d the APC leader said: \u201cI congratulate Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, and their deputies, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, on their election as presiding officers of the 9th National Assembly.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo have been selected by such overwhelming majorities by their peers is a wonderful honour and a clear demonstration of the implicit confidence reposed in them as leaders and legislators. The offices these leaders have been entrusted with are sacred and must not be toyed with.<\/p>\n
\u201cTheir emergence as leaders of the 9thNational Assembly comes at a crucial time in our nation\u2019s history. As we celebrate 20 years of uninterrupted democracy and our new National Democracy Day of June 12, we look backwards to recognise the sacrifices and valour of our heroes past. We also look forward with hope for the future of our nation and our democracy.<\/p>\n
\u201cTheir election in a free, fair and transparent manner is therefore a further demonstration of the fact that our democracy is functioning well. It also reaffirms party supremacy because these officers are also the choice of our governing All Progressives Congress and the party\u2019s caucus in the National Assembly.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs our National Assembly leaders, I urge them to do all within their powers to not only nurture and deepen the institutions of the parliament but also our promising democracy. Their task now is to compliment and support President Muhammadu Buhari to deliver on his administration\u2019s progressive agenda and truly take the country to the Next Level. This they must do with detailed, timely and progressive legislative initiatives and restore a sense of patriotism to the exalted offices they now occupy.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is imperative that the new leadership quickly departs from the adversarial posture of those that came before and extends hands of fellowship and friendship to the Executive. A convivial and cooperative relationship between the legislative and executive arms of government is our best chance at achieving the progress that we, as Nigerians, deserve and it\u2019s incumbent on our new leaders to make this a reality in this next dispensation.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur system speaks of complimentarity between the Executive and Legislature and does not preclude the Legislature from working harmoniously with the Executive in the service of our people.<\/p>\n
\u201cI also congratulate those who contested the various positions but did not win at present for putting up a gallant fight. However, the time has now come to put aside all differences and rally round the new officers to work together.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wish the Senate President, Deputy Senate President, Speaker and Deputy Speaker and all their colleagues in the National Assembly a successful and impactful tenure and once again congratulations.\u201d\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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