The newly elected members of the Senate headed by Senator Ahmed Lawal has not lived up to the expectations of most Nigerians as regards proper representation. In a democracy, the legislature and judiciary are supposed to serve as checks and balances for the executive and vice versa. However, this has not been the case. What we have seen since the Ahmed Lawal led senate took over is more of a weak (rubber stamp) senate who is ready to do the bidding of the executive even at the expense of the citizen they are supposed to represent.

Senate president Ahmed Lawal frustrates quality debate on national issues that aims at challenging the executive arm's policy direction. The kind of leadership provided by the former senate president Bukola Saraki seem to be missing, where the senate lived up to its responsibility by giving room for quality debates on national issues and rejecting proposals from the executives that doesn't translate to better standard of living for Nigerians. But what we see today is that the legislature is just an extension of the executive arm of government. This defeats the principle of separation of powers and checks and balance. I think this portends danger to the deepening of our democracy. I believe partisan politics should end during campaign for election and good governance should be the focus afterwards where the interest of Nigerians should be the main priority.

I would want to see a situation where the senate speak to challenge the executive arm whenever they were abusing power or taking an unpopular policy that won't better the lot of Nigerians. The romance between the various arms of government should only be to the extent to which it positively impacts on the populace.

Lawan's ultimate life goal was to become the Senate President and he has achieved that. What do you guys want from him again? You are expecting too much from Lawan. We just need to endure the remaining 36 months until a new govt of purpose and clear direction comes in.

And before you reply, I am not for PDP not APC. I am for good governance in Nigeria.

That is what you get when a Political Party unilaterally nominates a Senate President, who was supposed to be elected by members of the parliament. That was the agreement abnitio. "We will make you the Senate President while you approve everything that comes from us".

When a man sees his position as an opportunity, this is all to expect from him, The case will be different when he sees his position as a responsibility. but I don't that possibility with the present national assembly leadership.

OP n you is that cos he refuse to do you bigoted Igbo bidding ?

Goldencheese:
Lawan's ultimate life goal was to become the Senate President and he has achieved that. What do you guys want from him again? You are expecting too much from Lawan. We just need to endure the remaining 36 months until a new govt of purpose and clear direction comes in.

And before you reply, I am not for PDP not APC. I am for good governance in Nigeria.

Magicians:
OP n you is that cos he refuse to do you bigoted Igbo bidding ?

This is childish. Must you people bring Igbo vs Yoruba in every political discourse. I am even ashamed of replying this your useless comment. Some of you make irritating comments in this forum.

I hate it when lunatic quote me pls never in our miserable life should u dare to, thank you.

neoclassical:
This is childish. Must you people bring Igbo vs Yoruba in every political discourse. I am even ashamed of replying this your useless comment. Some of you make irritating comments in this forum.

Magicians:
I hate it when lunatic quote me pls never in our miserable life should u dare to, thank you.

You actually sound like the lunatic. A condom would have prevented us this eediot

Goldencheese:
Lawan's ultimate life goal was to become the Senate President and he has achieved that. What do you guys want from him again? You are expecting too much from Lawan. We just need to endure the remaining 36 months until a new govt of purpose and clear direction comes in.

And before you reply, I am not for PDP not APC. I am for good governance in Nigeria.

You are dumb. Check his educational qualification's, how many people in your generations can get near what he has achieved before becoming SP

Yhen Yhen Yhen

Senate president is doing well.

jahsharon:


You are dumb. Check his educational qualification's, how many people in your generations can get near what he has achieved before becoming SP

Does that make him an effective SP so far? No one asked for his CV. Many have an impressive CV. Means nothing or their could still be a misfit. Maybe he is a great senator but not so great an SP. Just saying no be by CV.