Some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators on Wednesday
commended President Muhammadu Buhari for what they say is his unique approach
to governance.
Two of the PDP lawmakers, who spoke at the plenary,
commended Buhari’s leadership style for prioritising the interest of Nigerians
over partisanship.
Under Order 43 of the Senate standing rules, the Deputy
Minority Leader, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha (PDP – Taraba South), praised Buhari
for commencing the construction of Ibbi bridge in his constituency.
He stated that the people of his constituency had written a
letter of appreciation commending Buhari for a promise kept, NAN reports.
According to the lawmaker, the resuscitated project, which
connects Taraba and Plateau States, is a dream come true for the people of
Taraba South Senatorial District.
“We are very happy and want to extend our appreciation to
President Buhari by presenting this letter on behalf of my constituents,”
Bwacha said.
Another lawmaker, also under Order 43, Sen. Matthew Urhogide
(PDP – Edo South), was full of praise for Buhari over his efforts in ensuring
transparency in the conduct of the governorship election in Edo.
According to him, the outcome of the election signals the
return of the country’s electoral process to the path of transparency and
fairness.
“I want to put on record that the people of Edo State wish
to thank Mr President for making INEC and the police discharge their duties
without fear or favour.
“This is why I’m coming from the Senate to say it openly and
clearly that what Mr President did to ensure free and fair election on the 19th
of September in Edo State gives hope to this country.
“I want to tell the Senate that we are not ashamed, even
though we are in the opposition to commend Mr President.
“The Inspector-General of Police, whom we met, promised that
the Nigeria Police will carry out its duties fairly; and indeed they did that.
“INEC promised fairness to all, and they did that, from when
the votes were cast at the polling units to collation centres, and we found out
that they did the correct thing,” Urhogide said.
In his remark, the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan said that
the day was a very good day for democracy in Nigeria.
“Even though some of our colleagues here are in the
opposition, the two distinguished senators who spoke, eulogized the Buhari-led
All Progressives Congress (APC) administration; and they have very solid
grounds for doing so.
“This is how it should be. I want to congratulate the PDP
and people of Edo State for winning the election.
“We look forward to October when the APC would do the same
here, and congratulate the President, the IGP and everybody for a free and fair
election in Ondo.
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