The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Victor Umeh, advocates immunity for heads of the legislature, among other issues, in this interview with TONY OKAFOR
What is your impression of the rift between the Presidency and the National Assembly?
I think what is going on now between the Presidency and National Assembly is very unfortunate. It is a clear case of some people not coming to terms with the constitutional powers conferred on the various organs of government. The National Assembly is expected to carry out oversight functions on the executive. However, in a situation whereby the executive arm of government begins to trample on the rights of the legislature there is bound to be conflict and that is what we have seen so far.
The Senate President has been linked to the Offa robbery. What is your take on that?
The situation we have found in Nigeria presently…
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