A lawmaker in the ninth House of Representatives, Uzoma Abonta, has implored the 10th Assembly to emulate President Bola Tinubu and have the political will to do what is necessary to consider and promptly pass bills that benefit Nigerians.
During his appearance, Abonta commended Tinubu for his prompt removal of fuel subsidy, arguing that if the President had waited to engage in consultations with stakeholders, he would have lost the political will to take action.
“The house will have a big role to play in terms of their oversight function, in terms of enabling legislation that will guide that. So, Mr President will also be quick to assent to law. The house should also be ready, having the political will to do the needful.
“Some people were blaming Mr President that he was too hasty, too quick to do the removal. No, if he had started unnecessary consultations, he would have lost the political will. So, he took the right step and the right direction for that subsidy,” he said.
The lawmaker stated that there had been designed programmes in the past to cushion the hardship of the country but that they failed, due to a deficiency in implementation.
“Our problem now is implementation and carrying out a desired result. I want to thank the President for having the political will to take away the subsidy,” he said.
“I also think if he allows that political will to trickle down, the house — if they have the political will — would do the needful.”
