Hardship: Prioritize national matters, not renovation of N’assembly, group tells Ndume

The Northern Ethnic Youths Group Assembly (NEYGA) has urged Senator Ali Ndume, the Chief Whip of the Senate, to redirect his legislative expertise towards critical national issues rather than mundane matters like the renovation of the National Assembly chambers. The group noted that renovation of the National Assembly is an internal affair and doesn’t have […]

The Northern Ethnic Youths Group Assembly (NEYGA) has urged Senator Ali Ndume, the Chief Whip of the Senate, to redirect his legislative expertise towards critical national issues rather than mundane matters like the renovation of the National Assembly chambers.

The group noted that renovation of the National Assembly is an internal affair and doesn’t have any relationship with what Nigerians are going through right now. Besides, it can be resolved without involving the entire nation.

According to the group, at a time when Nigerians were facing multiple taxations and levies, we expect the Senate leadership to engage in constructive dialogue and debate to alleviate the suffering of citizens.

NEYGA said instead, the red chamber is wasting valuable time deliberating about minor issues like malfunctioning microphones and seat allocation.

Spokesperson of the group, Ibrahim Dan-Musa, stated that the senate is prioritizing its internal affairs and comfort over its primary responsibilities, leaving its core duties to Nigerians unattended.

“We are advising the senate leadership to emulate the decorum and maturity displayed by their counterparts in the House of Representatives, as the Senate chamber is a revered institution for serious lawmaking, executive regulation, and government oversight,” the group said.

The Northern group while cautioning against plots to destabilize the 10th National Assembly, particularly the Senate, urged lawmakers to prioritize national interests above political affiliations.

The group also called on Sen. Ndume to use his position as Chief Whip to ensure that the Senate focuses on important national issues and not get bogged down by internal affairs.

They emphasized the need for the Senate to engage in constructive dialogue and debate to address the economic hardship facing Nigerians, rather than wasting time on trivial matters like renovation of the National Assembly chambers.