The legislative arm is a vital organ of any democratic dispensation.* The ineffective representation of an elected legislator is a criminal act to the electorate of their constituency because so many activate their interest to contest because of the gains not the quest to Savage the plight of the people through effective representation in the national assembly.
This assertion is true in view of its natural place in any democratic arrangement.
When a legislator becomes docile and is performing far below expectations, it is a criminal act to the people that elect him or her to represent them in the National Assembly.
Its over sight duties should make government ministries, parastatals and other agencies of government accountable to the public. Its law making functions can usher in good governance resulting in public good and enhancing standards of living among the people.
It is therefore vital that capable individuals with the right content who have demonstrated certain level of capacity in their public or private life are elected to represent the people.
A sound legislator is usually visible in the house because of his or her articulacy, vibrancy , agility and proactiveness in the floor of the house.
His Intellectual contents and ability to understand and process complex information regarding institutional and Infrastructural reforms must not be in doubt.
A docile legislator is a waste of tax payers money and disgrace to the constituency that graciously gave him or her such enviable mandate.
Particular reference must be made to the national assembly whose main responsibility is to make laws for the good of the entire nation and we cannot continue to recycle individuals who have consistently shown intellectual barrenness, lukewarmness and very low mental capacity and still expect result oriented national assembly.
I want to say without any fear of contradiction that Egor/Ikpoba Okha federal constituency have suffered this fate of under-representation in the last few years. The people of this constituency have experience very shallow and lack of visibility at the house, Egor/Ikpoba-Okha federal constituency have also suffer lack of intellectual contribution and low Infrastructural development from their representatives these past years at the National Assembly.
Our electorates must begin to examine educational qualification, intellectual know-how and historical engagement of aspirants for this enviable position in future elections. It is not enough to win election, but good enough to deliver on your promises and meet the aspiration of our people.
*Hon. Pius Alile,President*
*@Pius Alile Coalition Initiatives(PACI) and Support Group.*
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