ABIA NORTH, HON. BENJAMIN KALU MEDIA.
The House of Representatives has applauded the Department of States Service (DSS) for its willingness to abide by the verdict of Kaduna high court presided over by justice Darius Khobo on the leave to travel order granted in favour of the leader of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) Sheikh El-Zakzaky and his wife.
In a statement released by the chairman House of Representatives committee on Media, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, the Green Chamber expressed satisfaction that the DSS has exhibited respect to the independence of the judiciary, saying this is a new dawn for the history of democracy in Nigeria.
He also stated that functional democracy is better achieved in a healthy atmosphere of independence yet close partnership among the arms of Government, maintaining that this is in line with the proposals of the 9th House of Representative’s Joint Task of Nation Building – promoting understanding between the arms of government.
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1. The House of Representatives commends the DSS for confirming our confidence in their willingness to respect the independence of the various arms of government especially the judiciary.
2. You will agree with us that the independence of the judiciary is critical to the success of our democracy. We consider this an indication that the rule of law is prioritised and respected by this government.
3. The court ruling was made to ensure the good health of the accused person. It does not stop the judicial arm from tidying up the process of his trial upon his return. Recall, it was not an toapplication for bail that was granted .The matter is still before a court of competent jurisdiction. It will be contemptuous, for us to speak in details on such sub judicial matter.
4. Functional democracy is better achieved in a healthy atmosphere of independence yet close partnership among the arms of Government. This was one of the proposals of the 9th House of Representative’s Joint Task of Nation Building – promoting understanding between the arms of government for the interest of the citizens. This is a new dawn in our history of democracy, we are determined to work with all the arms of Government to take the narratives to the Next Level and With the support of the people, the effort of the present government to sustain the rule of law will be achieved
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