The Deputy President of the
Senate, Chief Ike Ekweremadu has made a strong case for parliamentary system of
government in the country.
He argued that the presidential
system of government have a disconnect with the people, which makes the system
too expensive and cumbersome.
Senator Ekweremadu spoke during a
parliamentary session of the Enugu West People’s Assembly which took place in
Udi Local Government Headquarters of Enugu State.
At the session, opportunities
were given to the people in the grassroots to interact and hold the leadership
of the Senatorial District accountable.
Ekweremadu explained that the
Enugu West Parliamentary session was an example of democracy in action which
enabled everyone to air his or her opinions, ask questions and demand answers.
He said “you can see that all
your representatives are here from the Senate to the house of Assembly,
including the Chairman of Local Government Areas and Councilors, taking
questions and giving answers.
“This is democracy in action. I
can assure you that this is how democracy is practiced for the benefit of the
people.
“Our parliament which is the
Enugu West People’s Assembly is the best in the world because every body who is
supposed to be here is in attendance and actively involved in process. It is
face to face. The people and their representatives”.
The Deputy President of the
Senate also argued that the parliamentary system of government will not only
make it faster and easier to pass legislation but will help institute the will
of the people, which will clearly quicken legislative action.
He maintained that the parliamentary
system of government “will engender more robust debates which always brings out
the best in a democracy” and assured the people that all their requests will be
captured in both the Federal, State and Local Government budgets.
He used the opportunity to
announce the state government’s intention to establish two industrial Parks in
the State- one at the 9th mile area and the other at Emene, arguing that it
will help boost youth empowerment.
Chief Ekwermadu encouraged the
youths to avail themselves of the opportunities offered by the European
Vocational School, that was facilitated by him to learn skills that will help
empower them in no small ways, advising other well meaning Nigerians to sponsor
the youths to the school.
Most legislators and government
officials in attendance took questions from the people, including Hon Toby
Okechukwu, member representing Aninri/Awgu/Orji – River Federal Constituency,
Hon. Dennis Amadi, Representing Udi/Ezeagu Federal Constituency, Traditional
Rulers, Constituents among others.
High point of the parliamentary
session was the demand that Enugu Electricity Distribution Company EEDC should
as a matter of urgency provide meters to electricity consumers in the state.
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