Akpabio Should Brace Himself For The Task Ahead – Tolu Bankole

A member of the National Working Committee of All Progressives Congress, Tolu Bankole has come out to beg the new leaders of the 10th National Assembly to brace themselves for the huge task ahead of them.

He recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, he can only urge the elected leaders to remember that it is their duty to ensure there is a synergy between the executive and legislative arms, and their loyalty must be to Nigerians.

He added that they must remind themselves of the need to remain focused on the legislative agenda for the emancipation of the people.

His words, “We must remind ourselves of the need to remain focused on the legislative agenda for the emancipation of our people. You are in the saddle as a result of people’s trust across the length and breadth of Nigeria. This is the moment to be circumspect, roll up your sleeves and all hands must be deployed on deck to alleviate poverty, push back insecurity, unemployment and the likes through innovative legislative actions.”

“The 10th leadership must work as a team with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration while maintaining the delicate balance of separation of powers. Your loyalty must be to Nigerians, who will judge your success not by the number of bills passed but when the majority of Nigerians attest to the socio-economic good arising from the laws. In other words, the good must be seen and felt by Nigerians.”

“Your oversight functions and legislative interventions must support all policies that will make Nigerians happy, better and prosperous. The elite must be willing to lead sacrificially to close the near-infinite gap between the masses and the rich in our bid to achieve development. Money is not passport to heaven. Also, all international economic policies that will make Nigerians poorer should be jettisoned no matter the intention.”

“The National Assembly should expect robust engagements from persons with disabilities, or PWDs, as we in return expect your support on all matters of inclusivity. We are better together in love. I wish you well as you take over the mantle of leadership in the tenth Assembly.”