NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEFECTION: ACCORD PARTY CALLS FOR PROTECTION OF DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES...Demand respect for rule of law and principles of separation of powers...
The Accord party in Kogi state wishes to call on all stakeholders in the ongoing national crisis occassioned by the gale of defection currently ongoing in the National Assembly and the resultant reactions from other institutions of government to exercise caution and restraints in the violation of known laws and attempt to cause breakdown of law and order
We were greeted on tuesday morning with the news of security agents surrounding and blocking off the residence of the Senate President and his deputy for yet to be ascertained reasons. This development to us is a gruesome assault on the principles of separation of power and a heavy blow on the independence of the legislature. This to say the least is despicable and injurious to our fledging democracy, it is a sad reminder of the horrific millitary dictatorial past and a dangerous sign to sustainance of democracy particularly on our journey to 2019 general election. The action of the security agents and their sponsors is a national embarrassment that must not be swept off.
Our party is also concerned, perturbed and worried by the desecration of the provisions of law by members and the leadership of the national assembly particularly as it relates to change of political party as exemplified by the manner the supposed distinguished and honourable members decamped away and to parties as if no law has been violated. This is nothing but an open display of legislative arrogance, fraud and impunity in high places as conducted by lawmakers and condoned by the leadership of both chambers.
Accord Party in Kogi state wishes to therefore warn all parties involved to remember the tortuous journey to democracy in Nigeria and the sacrifices made to get here and reverse themselves from this undemocratic, unconstitutional and dangerous path that is capable of truncating our cherished democracy and enthroning anarchy and dictatorship in Nigeria.
In view of these most unfortunate and avoidable national embarrassment, we enjoin Nigerians to reject and vote out these undemocratic forces and enthrone selfless, purposeful, patriotic and result-oriented governance and representation that Accord party truly stands for.
We assure Nigerians of our readiness to offer the much desired alternative leaderahip for national prosperity
Thank you,
Accord Party !
Oneness and Progress
Otitoleke Richard
State Publicity Secretary
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