Were not elected to fight executive - Akpabio (Linda Ikeji Blog)
In a recent interview Senator Godswill Akpabio stated that legislators are not elected to fight with the executive branch but rather to work together for the betterment of the country. He emphasized the need for cooperation and collaboration between the two branches of government in order to effectively address the issues facing the nation. Akpabio also urged his fellow legislators to focus on their primary duty of making laws and holding the executive accountable rather than engaging in power struggles. He stressed the importance of putting the interests of the people first and working towards the common goal of national development.
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Responses- 1) Akpabio said senators aren’t meant to fight the executive. But shouldn’t they hold the executive accountable too? What do you think?
- 2) If lawmakers get too friendly with the executive, can they still do their job right? Or does that mess with checks and balances?
- 3) Akpabio says it's good to work with the executive. But does avoiding conflict always mean better results for the people?
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