President Tinubu in a forum with the leadership of the National Assembly has appealed for minimization of summons. In a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale the President used the forum to seek restraint in summoning heads of MDAs before legislative committees. Advising members of the National Assembly on the rate of invitations to heads of MDAs, President Tinubu said, “I have been watching various committees summoning ministers and heads of agencies. I have complained to the speaker to let the poor breathe. Let these people do the job. We are not saying that you are not influential.
We are not saying you cannot do your oversight. But consider the primary duty of each agency, its personnel, or the responsibilities of the governor of the central bank or the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance to you and the entire nation. If they are distracted or disturbed, maybe we will shift parliamentary sitting all through the night. We must find a way to accommodate one another. This is an appeal to you. See if you can accept representatives in some instances or even documentations.” The President, however, expressed confidence in the ability of the National Assembly to uphold good governance and lauded the existing cordial relationship between the executive and the legislature. He said the harmonious working relationship had resulted in the expeditious passage of several bills to improve the welfare of Nigerians. President Tinubu urged the legislators not to forget their constituencies, saying they should take advantage of the holy month of Ramadan to show compassion and support the less privileged in society.
