Members-elect ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, have set the ball rolling to ensure a smooth take-off of the “JOINT TASK-10TH ASSEMBLY” in Abuja.
The group comprises of members-elect from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Labour Party (LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Social Democratic Party (SDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Young Peoples Party (YPP).
The Chairman of the Committee, Usman Bello Kumo, in his Inaugural speech said the essence of the “Joint Task-10th Assembly” is to defend the sanctity of the parliament, promote independence of the legislature, ensure equity, fairness and balance in the emergence of the leadership of the House among others.
Hon. Kumo stated that the driving force of the forum is the unity of Nigeria, adding that the forum have decided to go by the zoning decision of the ruling APC.
The group also intends to critically take into cognisance character, integrity, qualifications of candidates in the race for Speaker of the 10th National Assembly and other principal positions.
He said: “We vowed to provide maturity in the conduct and responsibilities of the 10th House.
“We are not promoting the interest of any particular candidate and we are not fighting any candidate”.
Hon Kumo said the Joint Task-10th Assembly must ensure that the right thing is done, to help get leaders into House of Representatives and also observe parliamentary best practices across the world.
The Secretary of the Forum, Hon.
Aliyu Madaki, in his welcome address, explained that the essence is to have a cordial working relationship with the executive.
He assured that the 10th House is not going to be a ‘Rubber Stamp’ but will do things according to the proceedings and rules of the House.
He also reiterated that the 10 House of Representatives will be for the Nigerian people.
The chairman of the Joint Task Force is Usman Kumo (APC) Gombe state, while Hon. Kingsley Chinda (PDP) Rivers state is co-chairman, Aliyu Madaki (NNPP) Kano state is Secretary, Hon.Wale Raji, Unyime Idem among others.
The members of the forum are drawn from the 8 political parties across the states in the country.
Olusola Akintonde
