Falana knocks PDP, other opposition parties for failing to meet expectations at National Assembly

Falana knocks PDP, other opposition parties for failing to meet expectations at National Assembly

Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has raised concerns about the diminished influence of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other opposition parties in the National Assembly, suggesting that they have shifted away from their opposition roles and have forged alliances with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

During an appearance on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, Falana highlighted the fading of political ideologies in the National Assembly, pointing out that the few dissenting voices in the Senate predominantly came from members of the ruling party.

“In the present landscape, ideology has largely evaporated within the National Assembly. Consequently, they have formed alliances, and this explains why the majority of dissenting voices in the Senate are emerging from the ruling party,” Falana commented.

Furthermore, the Senior Advocate criticized the decision of the government led by President Bola Tinubu to appoint individuals with clear partisan affiliations as Resident Electoral Commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Falana also expressed disapproval of the National Assembly’s consent to the appointment of individuals who are active members of political parties, emphasizing that the role of Resident Electoral Commissioners should be open to competitive applications.

It is worth noting that the Nigerian Senate recently confirmed the appointments of 7 of 10 nominees, as submitted by President Bola Tinubu, for the position of Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC).