Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the National Assembly will continue to collaborate with President Bola Tinubu in advancing Nigeria’s national interest, stressing that the legislature has no constitutional obligation to create unnecessary confrontation with the executive.
Speaking on Tuesday while declaring the 2026 National Assembly Open Week open in Abuja, Akpabio said the parliament exists to serve Nigerians and should remain open, transparent and accessible to the citizens it represents.
He said the legislature belongs to Nigerians, not elected lawmakers, adding that democracy thrives when citizens actively participate in governance.
“These walls were never meant to keep Nigerians out. They were built to welcome them in—not merely as spectators of democracy, but as its rightful owners,” he said.
According to the Senate president, public trust in democratic institutions can only be sustained through openness, accountability and constructive engagement with citizens.
