…says president has respects for sovereignty
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s respect for national sovereignty is a key factor in the effectiveness of Nigeria’s foreign policy, especially in these challenging times.
Senator Ibrahim made the statement at the 150th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where he cited the situation in Niger as a prime example.
He emphasized that President Tinubu’s leadership in ECOWAS demonstrated his commitment to national interest, prioritizing it above provocation.
Ibrahim further praised President Tinubu for combining strong leadership with a dedication to liberalism and fostering peaceful democratic relations among nations.
He highlighted President Tinubu’s commitment to collaboration and cooperation in governance.
He elaborated on how the strong connection between the executive branch and the Nigerian Parliament helps reduce conflicts within the government.
Ibrahim pointed out that the separation of powers is not entirely absolute in a geocentric governance model, primarily illustrated in Britain.
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Senator Ibrahim stated that sovereignty is not hypocritical.
He explained that “no nation can be fully sovereign because no country has complete control over everything, such as the regulation of emails.
“However, mutual respect is essential for building democracy. Through incorporation and collaboration, we can develop.”
Ibrahim stated that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda signifies that the three branches of government will collaborate under his leadership to establish effective governance.
“Given that we are not in a conflict zone, there is no justification for any disagreement between these branches of government!
“To foster democratic goodwill and eliminate poverty, President Tinubu’s reforms aim to address the interconnected challenges that impede a harmonious atmosphere among government officials and policies.”