Lawmakers asked to sustain legislative Independence

MEMBERS of the National Assembly have been urged to maintain the integrity and independence of the
legislature in the discharge of their legislative functions.

A political analyst, Sir George Ezenwa who spoke to the press in Awka on the inauguration of the 8th national Assembly,  advised them against being rubber stamps to the executive to justify the mandate given to them by the masses for effective representation.

  According to Sir George, the business of the house should deemphasize the collection of fat allowances but to centre on being patriotic to reflect the global economic meltdown which calls for sacrifice and service oriented leadership.

  The political analyst warned that the old order of parading of financial flamboyance which characterized the Assembly status should give way to financial prudence to feel with the masses who elected them into office.

  Contributing, the traditional prime minister of Ebenebe Chief Joe Nwegwu, urged the national Assembly to adopt the recommendations of the national conference with a particular reference to the creation of an additional State in the South east geopolitical zone.

  On their parts, a former state legislator, Mr Onyekachi Aghanya urged the newly inaugurated members of the national Assembly to strive to sustain the independence of the legislature in their disposition while an Amawbia based legal