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The lawmaker representing Ojo federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr. Tajudeen Obasa, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint youths into his cabinet.
Obasa, in a statement on Sunday, said Buhari’s age would not affect the smooth running of government if he appoints
competent ministers in the youth bracket in his cabinet.
The lawmaker said, “Age is not a barrier in politics but for the President to have reflected on his age simply means that is a clear signal for concern. Instead of him attributing his slow pace to age, he should bring in competent hands, most especially those that fall within the youth bracket so that the dividends of democracy can get to the people.”
Obasa said the recent alignment of the Peoples Democratic Party lawmakers with their All Progressives Congress counterparts in electing leaders of the National Assembly underscored the party’s relevance, adding that the party would “spring surprises in 2019.”
The PDP lawmaker advised PDP members in the Lagos State House of Assembly to avoid partisan politics and work in the overall interest of the state.
He, however, said the lawmakers should not keep quiet when the executive arm of government errs.
Obasa said, “Don’t forget that for an individual to represent a constituency, he or she is representing the interest of all, irrespective of tribe, religion and political affiliation. The word ‘partisanship’ should be set aside immediately after being inaugurated because the lawmakers automatically belong to all but that does not mean they should keep quiet when things are going wrong. I expect them to be the whistleblowers of genuine information, not propaganda in passing message to the people.
“Nigerians shouldn’t forget that the PDP was the largest party in Africa for 16 years. Despite losing at the centre in the just concluded general election, the party remains the only party in Nigeria that can boast of structures across the 774 local government areas in the country. It will surely bounce back in 2019.”
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