Abia assembly decries non-implementation of laws by executive

The Abia state House of Assembly majority leader, Mr Solomon Akpulonu, has decried non-implementation of its laws and resolutions by the executive as the major challenge confronting the 7th assembly.

The member representing Obingwa East state constituency said in Umuahia on the sideline of the capacity building workshop for members and staff of the house, Wednesday.

He said that the 7th assembly is determined to perform its legislative functions through its inclusiveness in law making, representation and oversight towards the greater transformation of the state.

He said, “Our major challenge is that our laws and resolutions are not being obeyed at the executive level. But I thank God that we have a new leadership that is very strong and visionary.

This house as led by Speaker Chinedum Orji will not allow that.  We will interact with the executive to tell them our plans because if our laws are not being obeyed or implemented, there is no need for legislation.”

Akpulonu expressed optimism that the legislature would interact with the executive, so as to resolve the problem.

The workshop, funded by the Department For International Development (DFID), was to support the Abia assembly and the South East Legislative Governance Reform Committee towards the development of their legislative term agenda. (NAN)

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