FOR a country that embraced a new government three years ago on the promise of “Renewed Hope” despite deep economic, social and governance deficits, the burden of a lethargic National Assembly is a double jeopardy.
A parliament that should serve as the engine room of accountability, lawmaking and oversight has instead become one of the weakest links in Nigeria’s democratic chain.
Therefore, the latest report on the performance of the 10th National Assembly led by Godswill Akpabio and Tajudeen Abbas is damning, though hardly surprising.
The study, conducted by the AdvoKC Foundation through its Promise Tracker NG platform, examined the legislative commitments made by the 10th National Assembly and paints a picture of a legislature that has largely failed to deliver.
According to the report, federal lawmakers failed to fulfil 68 of the 92 commitments made since the beginning of their tenure in June 2023. The House of Representatives recorded a fulfilment score of 26.8 per cent, while the Senate posted 44.11 per cent.
