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House Of Assemblies: Falana Highlights Lack of Independence From the Executive

Falana expressed concerns over the apparent lack of autonomy, stating that external forces seem to exert influence

paulcraft by paulcraft
December 14, 2023
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  • Renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana asserts that state Houses of Assembly in Nigeria lack independence from the executive, risking external influence
  • Falana expresses concerns over lawmakers’ defection and highlights issues like the lack of ideological differences and the screening process

Femi Falana, a renowned human rights lawyer, has asserted that House of Assemblies in Nigeria lack independence from the executive. Falana made this observation while addressing the recent developments between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and certain members of the state House of Assembly.

The backdrop of the comment revolves around the defection of 27 members of the state House of Assembly to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a move that has sparked controversy. Falana expressed concerns over the apparent lack of autonomy, stating that external forces seem to exert influence, implying that the lawmakers risk losing their seats by aligning with the APC.

Falana remarked, “It bothers every Nigerian that House of Assemblies are not independent of the executive even at the national level.” He highlighted a historical perspective, mentioning the Third Republic when ideological differences were more discernible among political parties. However, he noted that in the present day, such distinctions are blurred, and policies are often passed without substantial debate.

The human rights lawyer raised a specific concern about the screening process for nominees, emphasizing that lawmakers tend to grant an automatic appointment by allowing nominees to “take a bow,” a practice that he argued undermines the constitutional mandate to scrutinize the qualifications of appointees.

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In essence, Falana’s remarks underscore the need for greater independence and robust debate within House of Assemblies to ensure the effective functioning of legislative bodies and uphold democratic principles.

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