A popular Lagos-based Islamic cleric and former lawmaker, Abdul-Lateef Abdul-Hakeem, has described Nigeria’s seventh National Senate headed by Senator David Mark as the most corrupt in the world
Abdul-Hakeem frowns at the Senate for enriching themselves at the expense of the poor masses.He made this known as a guest speaker at a Ramadan lecture organised by the Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Sanai Agunbiade.
He faulted the 7 Senate for hurriedly passing 46 bills in 10 minutes as a move to cover up their ineffectiveness after spending four years without doing little or nothing for the betterment of the people.
Abdul-Lateef salutes Nigerians for their stance for the cut in the jumbo salaries and allowances of the National Assembly members adding that the lawmakers should not take the call for cut in salaries lightly.
He advised Nigerians who are in the habit of begging lawmakers money to desist so as to discourage corruption among lawmakers.
The cleric added that the constitution, the way it is, does not need amendment pointing out that the government should focus on Chapter two of the law. He stressed if this is done, Nigerians would not disturb the lawmakers.
Speaking further, Abdul-Hakeem called for Section 6 (sub-section 6c) of the Nigerian constitution to be expunged as it was a clog to Chapter 2 of the same constitution which states that the responsibility of the the responsibilities of the government to the people of the country.
According to him, Section 6 of the constitution states that no court of law can force the Federal Government to implement the chapter 2 to the latter.
He said ordinarily, chapter 2 of the constitution says the responsibility of the government is the welfare of the people meaning that those not employed are supposed to enjoy some benefits from the government till they get jobs.
Abdul-Hakeem commended Agunbiade for facilitating major projects including the Mile 12-Ikorodu Road to the area and added that the lawmaker had become a major force in the state Assembly.
He urged Nigerians to love their neighbours, preach peace and unity for the country to move forward.
Naij.com
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Abdul-Hakeem frowns at the Senate for enriching themselves at the expense of the poor masses.He made this known as a guest speaker at a Ramadan lecture organised by the Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Sanai Agunbiade.
He faulted the 7 Senate for hurriedly passing 46 bills in 10 minutes as a move to cover up their ineffectiveness after spending four years without doing little or nothing for the betterment of the people.
Abdul-Lateef salutes Nigerians for their stance for the cut in the jumbo salaries and allowances of the National Assembly members adding that the lawmakers should not take the call for cut in salaries lightly.
He advised Nigerians who are in the habit of begging lawmakers money to desist so as to discourage corruption among lawmakers.
The cleric added that the constitution, the way it is, does not need amendment pointing out that the government should focus on Chapter two of the law. He stressed if this is done, Nigerians would not disturb the lawmakers.
Speaking further, Abdul-Hakeem called for Section 6 (sub-section 6c) of the Nigerian constitution to be expunged as it was a clog to Chapter 2 of the same constitution which states that the responsibility of the the responsibilities of the government to the people of the country.
According to him, Section 6 of the constitution states that no court of law can force the Federal Government to implement the chapter 2 to the latter.
He said ordinarily, chapter 2 of the constitution says the responsibility of the government is the welfare of the people meaning that those not employed are supposed to enjoy some benefits from the government till they get jobs.
Abdul-Hakeem commended Agunbiade for facilitating major projects including the Mile 12-Ikorodu Road to the area and added that the lawmaker had become a major force in the state Assembly.
He urged Nigerians to love their neighbours, preach peace and unity for the country to move forward.
Naij.com
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