The All Progressives Congress, APC, Acting Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Timi Frank, has advised the National Assembly, NASS, not to shy away from telling the executive the truth on the state of the nation’s economy even if it will cost some Ministers their job.
In a statement he released in Abuja, Frank urged NASS to work with President Muhammadu Buhari in finding innovative ways of resolving the current economic downturn confronting Nigeria.
According to Frank, Nigerians expect more from the APC-led Federal Government in the face of the current economic situation.
He said, “Nigerians are anxiously waiting for the resumption of their representatives to the National Assembly so as to join President Muhammadu Buhari’s team in the struggle to bring succour to Nigerians.
“I want to commend the leadership of the Senate under Senator Bukola Saraki and the leadership of the House of Representative under Mr. Yakubu Dogara for their commitment at ensuring that the APC government succeeds.
“I must, at this point in time, tell the National Assembly leadership not to shy away from telling the executive the bitter truth even if it will cost some ministers and managers of our economy their jobs for the sake of Nigerians and the betterment of our economy.
“In the light of this, I want to support the promise made by the Senate President recently that, upon resumption, the National Assembly will make tough recommendations to Mr. President. Nigerians are waiting.
“Both the Senate and the House of Representatives should employ the services of experts on what to do urgently to take the nation out of recession before it gets to depression. May God forbid. Even our opposition lawmakers, at this point, should forget about their political affiliations and join hands with the country’s leadership for the sake of Nigeria.”
Recall that Buhari had come under severe attack from Nigerians over the state of the nation’s economy which has continued to dwindle since he took over the mantle of leadership last year.
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