The newly appointed Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Abdussamad Dasuki, has pledged to lead a vibrant and responsible opposition focused on accountability, transparency and good governance, declaring that the Minority Caucus will not oppose government policies for political reasons alone.
Speaking in Sokoto on Tuesday while receiving elders and stakeholders from Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency who visited to congratulate him on his appointment, Dasuki said the caucus would provide “principled, credible and effective” opposition aimed at advancing the interests of Nigerians.
“Our responsibility is not opposition for opposition’s sake. We will pursue constructive engagement, promote good governance, strengthen accountability and support laws and policies that improve the lives of Nigerians,” he said.
The lawmaker said the caucus would model its operations after the leadership style of Femi Gbajabiamila, describing his 2011–2015 tenure as a golden standard for effective opposition politics in Nigeria’s parliament.
According to Dasuki, the Minority Caucus has set Gbajabiamila’s record as its minimum benchmark, noting that his leadership demonstrated how a strong opposition can hold government accountable while contributing meaningfully to national development.
