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Gana Urges NASS, Others To Hold Buhari Accountable
The former Minister of Information and National Orientation, Prof Jerry Gana has called on the National Assembly as well as political parties to hold president Muhammadu Buhari and members of his cabinet accountable.
The former minister disclosed this during the inauguration of the Nigerian Prize for Leadership – Team of technical experts, in Abuja, on Thursday.
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Gana stressed that it was expected of the members of the National Assembly to carryout their ‘watchdog’ responsibility.
He said “Politically, the first area of holding the government responsible is through the elected representatives of their members that may be in the House of Representatives and Senate. It is extremely important that elected senators and members of the House do their constitutional role, which is to be the watchdogs.”
Speaking further Gana also stressed the importance of respect of rule of law, adding the government must ensures that respect for rule of law was paramount.
“They should be there for the people to make sure that government governs under the law and according to the needs of Nigerians and govern excellently, effectively and with transparency. The security and welfare of the people is the primary responsibility of the government” he said.
He also noted “They should also ensure accountability because if they do not, the government will do whatever they like. I hope the House of Reps and Senate are doing that.”
Gana in his address lamented the poor state Nigeria has found herself, citing lack of accountability among political leaders as a major cause.
“This explains why we had to go the very extra mile to identify, verify and select a team of distinguished men and women of honour and integrity like you, to serve in this crucial component of the prize. It takes integrity to produce integrity.
“Nobody gives what he does not have. We are truly convinced that given your successful track record of performance in, clear understanding of leadership, and what it entails, with your strong commitment to excellence, and profound love for Nigeria, you are all eminently qualified to help chart a novel and invaluable paradigm to determine the yardstick for measuring leadership success in Nigeria” he said.
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