“So, it is not a mistake when people say Fubara is peaceful. Opobo/Nkoro is one of the most peaceful local government areas. While we are not crime-free, the level of crime here is manageable and under control due to the unity and understanding among us,” Fubara said...
The senator representing Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, walked out of the Senate chamber angrily after being prevented from presenting a motion.
Mrs Kingibe raised a point of order to allow her to present a motion asking the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, to suspend the ongoing demolition of structures in Abuja, particularly an estate around the Life Camp area owned by the late Paul Ogbebor, a retired colonel.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has extolled the achievements of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing him as a dedicated public servant who has brought pride to the nation in his current role.
chrisxxx: Whoever came up with this allegation should aspire and brace up to be the FCT minister one day and when he becomes let him gather all his enemies and allocate land to them.
Recall that Wike said in spite of social media critics accusing him of giving out land to his kinsman, he would not be deterred in doing what was best.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has been criticized over recent comments on Nigeria’s leadership rotation.
The idea was for presidential power to rotate between the North and South and rotational debate isn’t about fairness; it’s about individuals seeking power, using platforms to serve their ambitions, a commentator said.
bdon123: This one doesn't understand governance at all.He tinks governance means it'se n my friends turn to loot n enjoy.D people mist be first before some stupid professional colleagues of urs
gare: Do you even understand the issue? Supporting Wike is your choice, but his actions are wrong. If the government decides to pursue previous Chief Justices who misappropriated funds meant for judges' welfare, that's entirely justified. However, siding with Wike is your personal decision, not mine. What he is doing is fundamentally wrong.
Edygrin: If this same government decide to go after the previous Chief justices who refused to take care of judges under them I'm sure you will be part of those that'll say the government is trying to intimidate the judiciary.
There's nothing this government will do that there won't be criticism, reason I love how Wike is going about it, he doesn't listen to you all.
gare: The importance of the separation of powers and budgetary independence among the three arms of government: the Executive, the Judiciary, and the Legislative. The argument is that each branch should manage its own affairs within its allocated budget to maintain autonomy and prevent undue influence or dependency.
When the Executive branch, represented by individuals like Wike, takes on responsibilities typically managed by the Judiciary, it raises concerns about overreach and undermines the independence of the Judiciary. Such actions might set a precedent that could erode the principle of checks and balances.
If the Executive builds houses for the Judiciary, consistency would require similar support for the Legislative arm, which is not the norm. This inconsistency could lead to perceptions of favoritism or misuse of executive power.
While the intention behind building houses for judges might be well-meaning, it's crucial to uphold the principles of separation of powers and budgetary independence to maintain the integrity and effective functioning of government institutions. Encouraging each branch to manage its own affairs within its budget can prevent potential overreach and ensure a balanced and fair governance system.