Should President Jonathan interfere in the elections of the leadership of the National Assembly? This is a million dollar question that is begging for answer. As the next legislative houses, Senate and the House of Representatives are on the verge of convergence come May 29, 2011, and electing their leadership by June 6, President Jonathan has reported to have endorsed the candidature of his anointed protegee and incumbent Senate President, David Mark to retain the headship of the upper chamber.

This endorsement was contained in a letter sent to the senate and read on the floor of the house. Without considering the detrimental effects of attempt at polarising the senate by the executive arm of government, or better still creating disaffection for himself among the senators in particular and the various states that make up the geo-political region that the exalted position is zoned to (North Central), President Jonathan has started creating enemies for himself.

I think the best bet for him is to allow the Legislative arm of government to do their things in their own way without interference and undue favour. Jonathan endorsement of Mark has given him undue leverage against all other candidates vieing for that post. However, if the election goes in favour of Mark, Jonathan will be fingered as the brain behind entire scenario.[/b][b]

its normal for him to interfere in the election of NASS leadership. he need all the corperation from the NASS assembly for easy passage of bills. only his men can guarantee that.