From Wilson Bako in Lafia.
Former Speaker, Nasarawa State 4th Assembly, Alhaji Musa Ahmed Mohammed, has tendered unreserved apology to the government and people of the state over failed attempt by him and his members of the Assembly then to impeach former governor of the state, Alhaji Tanko Al Makura while in office.
The Former Speaker who was the Chairman of the Unveiling and Launching of Nasarawa State House of Assembly Compendium 2032, entitled” The Journey so far1999_2022″, said that him and members concerned had come to realize that dialogue remained the best option in ironing out differences,hence the need to ask for forgiveness.
Mohammed called on the state law makers to give the governor of the state, Eng. Abdullahi Sule, their unflinching support and embrace dialogue, rather than confrontation, in ironing out issues for the smooth running of the state.
He commended the speaker and members of the state Assembly for what he described as an excellent initiative for hatching as well as bringing into fruition, the compendium which he said would serve as reference material to even children yet unborn.
The Former speaker also praised governor Sule for giving his express approval as well as moral support to ensure that the compendium see the light of the day.
Earlier in his address of welcome, the Speaker, State House of Assembly,Rt. Hon.Ibrahim Balarebe Abdullahi, disclosed that the law makers felt it necessary to embark on the compendium project to leave behind a material that would serve as a guide to intending and would-be politicians as they the current members wind up their tenure in office.
While assuring the house members commitment to enactive laws that would be of great benefit to the people of the state, the speaker commended his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Jibrin Gwomna, for ensuring the success of the compendium.
He expressed members’ appreciation to the governor for the cordial working relationship between the house members and office with the hope that such spirit of mutual understanding would continue to prevail for the benefit of both parties.
Governor Sule had in a message through his Deputy, Emmanuel Akabe, expressed profound gratitude to the state law makers for their co_operation and understanding since he assumed office, adding that the mutual relationship had assisted greatly in the smooth running of the state.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
