Femi Gbajabiamila, the speaker of the House of
Representatives, has warned against “vicious attacks” on political actors ahead
of the elections.
Gbajabiamila spoke on Tuesday at the resumption of plenary
for the 2023 legislative year.
Ahead of the elections, there have been attacks on some
politicians across the country.
During the weekend, gunmen attacked the Imo state residence
of Ikenga Ugochinyere, spokesperson of the Coalition of United Political
Parties (CUPP) in Imo, which resulted in the death of several persons.
The campaign train of some candidates have also been
reportedly attacked.
Gbajabiamila said Nigerians must unite against the
“dangerous trend” which could threaten the forthcoming elections.
“Honourable colleagues, as we approach the general election,
there has been a marked increase in incidents of insecurity and vicious attacks
on political actors in parts of the country,” he said.
“We must unite to
ensure this dangerous trend does not lead to circumstances that threaten the
forthcoming elections.
“The quality of the political conversations in society,
particularly in the lead-up to elections, is a determining factor in the
electoral outcomes and the quality of governance that will result therefrom.
“When political discourse seeks to unite the people behind
an agenda of shared prosperity, social development, and respect for the
humanity of persons, governance will also reflect these priorities.
“As leaders in our various communities and constituencies,
we must adopt a politics of accommodation and brotherhood. And we must ensure
that no insecurity threatening our country’s peace can be attributed to our
actions or utterances.
“This is our constitutional obligation and a moral duty from
which we must not deviate.”
‘BE COMMITTED TO DUTIES’
Gbajabiamila advised his colleagues to be committed to their
legislative duties despite taking part in political campaigns as they owe the
citizens quality representation.
“Let us begin this new year with a renewed commitment to
legislative action that brings us closer to achieving our highest aspirations
for our nation,” he said.
“Let us resume with
renewed determination to achieve better oversight of government spending
priorities through a collaborative effort with the executive arm of government
and civil society, and we remain dedicated to the lofty yet clear ambitions we
articulated in our legislative agenda when we resumed in the ninth assembly.
“This year, it is imperative that we focus our efforts on
completing the tasks we have already initiated and closing out the assignments
on which our legacy in this ninth house will be assessed.”
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