Gbajabiamila: Speaker Abbas had Agbese in mind
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, explained that Rt. My lord. Femi Gbajabiamila, who served as Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is an institutional legacy of the National Assembly.
Mr Agbeth appeared to be speaking in defense of a global press conference hosted by House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas last week, in which he addressed the country's insecurity, economy, difficulties and the workings of the 10th House of Representatives.
Prime Minister Abbas also noted the incessant media attacks on former Speaker Gbajabiamila and the endless allegations against him, advising those using social media means to attack him to desist immediately.
Immediately after Wednesday's plenary session, the deputy press secretary, while answering questions from journalists in his office, assured that what the Speaker said at the World Press Conference was the consensus of the members of the House of Representatives.
“The Speaker was right and his actions have the support of the entire Parliament,” Agbesu said, adding that “Nigerians have long understood the character of the Speaker.” My lord. The chairman as the voice of the masses. ”
The deputy spokesperson said that Parliament is an institution and that “across the world it is respected for its creation, precedent and impact on society”.
Agbesu further hinted that “elements” will not be allowed to tarnish the image of the people who sacrificed everything for the good of the country.
“Those who hate Gbajabiamila should think again. We don’t all have to like feminists. Not everyone can like him. But when vested interests sacrifice feminist integrity, “We will not allow that to happen,” he added.
Mr. Agbese further advised those seeking to undermine Gbajabiamila's integrity to stand down, saying: “The man has built a reputation and he cannot sacrifice it on the altar of mediocrity and frivolity.” He emphasized.
“Gbajabiamila spent more than 20 years in Congress, holding various leadership positions including minority leader, minority leader, House majority leader, and ultimately Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives.
“If his integrity had been in question, I am confident that the entire House of Representatives, which has 360 members from all Nigerians, would not have entrusted him with so many leadership responsibilities in every passing order. There is.
“That is all about the Rt. My Lords. In his speech at that press conference, the Speaker tried to say that the entire House agrees with the Rt. He defended the sanctity of the Diet, which was the only indicator.
“I say that because under the military regime, the executive and judiciary functioned as government organs, and the only one that remained silent was the National Assembly.
“Therefore, the institution of Parliament is sacrosanct and must not be toyed with. That is the only reason why we can safely say that we are practicing democracy,” Agbese asserted.
Source: dailypost.ng