Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal has decried the feud between the executive and the legislative arm describing it as a distraction and an embarrassment to the nation.
Tambuwal said this during a valedictory speech, titled: ‘The Power of Unity of Purpose,’ which he delivered as he prepared to step down as the Speaker.
He said “I must say that the frosty relationship between the Executive and Seventh House was an unnecessary distraction and a source of embarrassment to the nation.
“It is unwarranted that a ruling party with clear majority boxed itself into that situation.
“If the executive fails to recognise the independence of the legislature and expects that it is a rubber stamp, then frosty relation is bound to follow.
“I would strongly urge the incoming executive arm and indeed the ruling APC to avert this unwholesome situation.”
He added that the legislature must “fulfil its duty and obligation to the electorate because a legislature truly playing its checks and balances role would normally experience friction with the other arms of government and other interest groups who have broken the law or desire to break the law in the course of time.”
He concluded by saying that “In rendering service to millions of people, I admit that I am human and only God is infallible, so I may have caused offense to some. Such certainly was neither deliberate nor intentional, I therefore ask for forgives for any such offense. I assure you that I will forever cherish the tremendous goodwill extended to me these past four years and indeed to the institution of the House of Representatives.”