The Senate in the last four years has conducted its legislative
functions and responded to issues that are of great national importance with
commendable political sagacity.
In this same period, the senate has functioned as a stabilizing
force within the polity employing much political maturity that is required to
guide and protect our nascent democracy.
However, confrontation and strong disagreements are not uncommon
phenomenon in Executive-Legislative relationship world-wide.
The recent purported attempt by some Senators to prepare
impeachable offences against the President, as reported in some section of the
Media, is seen by us in this light.
We strongly trust and believe in the leadership of the present
Senate and the unwavering patriotism and commitment that have been shown by the
distinguished members and we trust that ultimately it is this tendency towards
true Nationalism that will prevail in the Senate.
It is our view that there are at present, serious fundamental
issues of National importance such as winning the war against terrorism
and stabilizing the economy in the face
of dwindling oil revenue which requires the full attention, commitment and
swift action of distinguished members of
the Senate.
We are of the opinion that all matters political can and will be
resolved politically in the overall interest of our democracy and the wellbeing
of our people.
SIGNED
Dr Doyin Okupe, Senior Special Assistant to the President on
Public Affairs
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