Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has criticised what he described as the weakening of Nigeria’s democratic institutions, saying a legislature that cannot stand up to the executive cannot be regarded as strong.
Sanusi, in a widely circulated address, said democracy can only function when institutions are independent and when those entrusted with public offices place institutional responsibility above loyalty to individuals, political parties or personal interests.
According to him, the legislature loses its constitutional identity when it merely serves as an extension of the executive instead of checking, questioning and holding it accountable..CONTINUE FULL READING>>>
