Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has reiterated that all members of the parliament are equal and colleagues, regardless of political affiliation, economic or social background.
Responding to allegations of preferential treatment towards ranking members, Kalu clarified that seating arrangements, not seniority or experience, determine recognition to contribute to debates.
The Deputy Speaker emphasized that presiding officers are servant-leaders, not bosses, committed to upholding democratic principles and ensuring equal opportunities for all members to be heard.
Under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, the 10th House will maintain fairness, justice, and openness, recognizing the value of every member’s contribution.
Kalu’s statement, released by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, reaffirms the House’s commitment to equality and brotherhood among all members.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has warned politicians against linking stampedes…
Ohafia, Abia State, was plunged into mourning on Sunday following a tragic accident involving a…
An Islamic scholar and political activist, Dr. Usman Bugaje, has highlighted the inability of the…
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, Prince…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has mourned the victims of the recent tragic stampedes that claimed…
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS has advised Nigerians to prioritize their health…