Saraki warns that Nigeria’s parliament Is becoming powerless (Business Day)
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has expressed concern over the declining power of Nigerias parliament and the growing influence of the executive branch. In a recent interview Saraki warned that the parliament is becoming powerless and unable to effectively check the actions of the executive. He attributed this to the lack of independence and autonomy of the legislature as well as the increasing use of executive orders and presidential directives to bypass the legislative process. Saraki called for urgent reforms to strengthen the parliament and ensure a balance of power between the branches of government. He also emphasized the need for lawmakers to prioritize the interests of the people over partisan politics.
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Responses- 1) With Saraki warning of a weaker National Assembly, Is Nigeria’s democracy becoming too one sided?
- 2) Saraki says the parliament is now a rubber stamp. Is that true or do these lawmakers still have a voice?
- 3) If Nigeria’s parliament is getting weaker, What does that mean for checks and balances in the system?
- 4) As the National assembly faces criticism, Is the ruling party too dominant or are lawmakers just too passive?
- 5) Saraki once led the Senate himself. Does his warning comes from experience or is it just politics as usual?
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