SENATE President, Godswill Akpabio, has refreshingly elevated political discourse by calling on his colleagues in the 10th National Assembly to eschew personal interest and work for the benefit of the country. Speaking at the resumption of the 2023/24 legislative year, he charged senators to close ranks for the “benefit of our constituents” and start thinking about Nigeria in a new light. With Nigeria battling multiple crises, the call should signal a new era of selfless service by Nigeria’s discredited lawmakers.
The country’s No.3 political leader urged senators to demonstrate patriotism, unity, and dedication to the country. He and every other lawmaker need to act accordingly to reassure Nigerians because members of the National Assembly, past and present, are notorious for self-aggrandisement and poor performance.
They exhibit a glaring disconnection from the harsh living realities that ordinary Nigerians experience daily. In 2018, Nigeria…
