Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has urged the State House of Assembly to remain focused on its constitutional responsibilities of lawmaking, representation and effective oversight of government activities.
The Governor made the call while stressing the importance of maintaining a clear separation of responsibilities among the different arms of government for effective governance and sustainable development of the state.
According to him, the legislature has a critical role to play in strengthening democracy through the enactment of laws that address the needs of the people and the effective oversight of government programmes and policies.
Okpebholo noted that constructive collaboration between the executive and legislative arms of government was necessary to accelerate development, but cautioned against actions that could undermine the constitutional functions of either arm.
He urged lawmakers to channel their energy towards producing legislation that would improve the lives of Edo residents, promote economic growth, strengthen accountability and create an enabling environment for investment.
The Governor also called for responsible and transparent legislative oversight, noting that the process should be guided by the public interest and the overall development of the state.
He assured that his administration would continue to respect the constitutional independence of the legislature while working with the Assembly to deliver on its development agenda.
Okpebholo further appealed to lawmakers and other stakeholders to put the interests of Edo State above political differences, stressing that cooperation among the various institutions of government remained essential to achieving meaningful progress.
He said the administration would remain committed to good governance, accountability and the implementation of policies and programmes aimed at improving the welfare of Edo people.
