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The Speaker of the Akwa
Ibom State House of Assembly Rt. Hon (Elder) Samuel Ikon has said that it is
improper for people to embark on negative criticism of the 5th
assembly without looking into the records to see what they have achieved in the
last two and half years.
The Speaker who was
addressing a delegation from Radio Nigeria Atlantic FM Uyo on a courtesy call
on him said, people should endeavour to familiarize themselves with laws passed
by the House in order to be equipped in their criticism of the legislators.
The Speaker specifically
mentioned the widowhood law passed by the House which allows for fairness and
justice in dealing with widow. He also encouraged the people to seek for copies
of the laws which are available in assembly anytime for members of the public.
Hon Ikon said, the 5th Assembly remains the People’s Assembly
because the people collectively voted and gave them the mandate to represent
their interest in the Assembly saying that explains why each law made by the
House is subjected to public hearing. He said the lawmakers have strived to
justify the mandate by pursuing programmes that are people oriented.
Speaking further, the
speaker referred his guests to the timely intervention of the House at a time
the security of life and property was greatly challenged by criminals. He
commended Radio Nigeria Atlantic FM Uyo for the quality of their programmes for
its audience. He assured the General Manager and his team that the Assembly
will do its best to provide enough material for its programme.
Earlier the General
Manager of Radio Nigeria Atlantic FM Uyo Mr. Barikuno Aduo had informed the
Speaker that his station will soon commence a new programme tagged “Assembly
Watch” which according to him is aimed at taking the Assembly to the grassroots
and also allowing the people to know more about the Assembly in a bit to
improve on the coverage of Assembly activities by the station.
He said that his station
wants to be deeply involved in the reportage of the activities of the House
other than relying on only press releases while reporting the House activities.
The General Manager promised to be neutral and objective in carrying out the
assignment. He added that by so doing the people which the lawmakers are
representing will really feel the impact of their representation.
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