The National Assembly yesterday reaffirm its earlier resolution of vote of no confidence on the Inspector General of Police whom it accused of doing nothing other than preside over the killing of innocent Nigerian and consistent framing up of perceived political opponents of the President and outright disregard for constituted authority.
Rising from its Joint Executive Session, the lawmakers resolved that the Security agencies must be given marching orders to curtail the sustained killings of Nigerians across the country and protect life and properties of Nigerians as this was the primary duty of any responsible government adding that the systematic harassment and humiliation by the executive of perceived political opponents, people with contrary opinions including legislators and judiciary by the police and other security agencies must stop.
They posited that there must be strict adherence to the rule of law and protection for all citizens by the President and his appointees even as they opined that the President must be held accountable for the actions of his appointees and must be ready to sanction those that carry out any act which would ridicule or endanger the country and democracy.
The legislators maintained that government should show sincerity in the fight against corruption by not being selective as well as prosecute current appointees that have cases pending against them.
While stating that the sanctity of the National Assembly should be protected and preserved by the Federal Government of Nigeria by not interfering in its business and prosecuting those who invaded the Senate to seize the mace, the lawmakers advocated that the National Assembly should liaise with International Communities through the IPU, APU, ECOWAS, CPA, Parliament, Pan African Parliament, EU, UN, US congress and UK Parliament to secure Nigeria’s democracy.
“Democratic elections must be competitive and inclusive by removing the present reign of fear and intimidation particularly as we approach the forthcoming 2019 elections. The National Assembly will work closely with Civil Society Organisations, Trade Unions and NGOs to further deepen and protect our democracy.
“The President must take immediate steps to contain the growing level of unemployment and poverty in Nigeria especially now that we have advantage of the oil price having risen to $80 per barrel. Both chambers of the National Assembly hereby pass a vote of confidence on the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the entire leadership of the National Assembly”, the lawmakers said.
They however threatened to evoke its Constitutional powers if nothing was done to address the resolutions as passed.
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