VIEWPOINT IN BRIEF: This house should not fall
By Olufemi Salako
Anywhere around the world, the legislature provides the pillars for democracy. It i’s the most important organ of democracy; so it is in the best interest of democracy to protect the institution of the National Assembly. But in Nigeria’s own democracy, it appears the reverse is the case. Political heavyweights in the executive corner of power have been busy deflating the strength of what should be a shield for democratic elements.
Instead of working for democratic institutions, politicians are busy doing otherwise. But we must learn this time that when we do that, we are not ultimately pulling down Bukola Saraki, it is the legislative institution and the nascent democracy itself that we are pulling down. We would come and go, but we must give support to that institution, because that is what represents that…
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