Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu on Thursday in Enugu canvassed for Nigeria's return to parliamentary system of government, insisting that the the present presidential system had not only become expensive but cumbersome.
Speaking during a parliamentary session of the Enugu West People’s Assembly at Udi Local Government Area Headquarters of Enugu State, Ekweremadu said the present system of government had disconnected the people from governance.
He argued that the parliamentary system of government will not only make it faster and easier to pass legislation but will help institute the will of the people, which will clearly quicken legislative action.
The politician maintained that the parliamentary system of government will engender more robust debates which always brings out the best in a democracy and assured the people that all their requests will be captured in both the Federal, State and Local Government budgets.
The parliamentary session served as an opportunities for the people at the grassroots to interact and hold the leadership of the Senatorial District accountable.
Ekweremadu explained that the Enugu West Parliamentary session was an example of democracy in action which enabled everyone to air his or her opinions, ask questions and demand answers.
"You can see that all your representatives are here from the Senate to the house of Assembly, including the Chairman of Local Government Areas and Councilors, taking questions and giving answers. This is democracy in action. I can assure you that this is how democracy is practiced for the benefit of the people. Our parliament which is the Enugu West People’s Assembly is the best in the world because every body who is supposed to be here is in attendance and actively involved in process. It is face to face. The people and their representatives”.
He used the opportunity to announce the state government’s intention to establish two industrial Parks in the State; one at the 9th mile area and the other at Emene, arguing that it will help boost youth empowerment.
Ekwermadu encouraged the youths to avail themselves of the opportunities offered by the European Vocational School facilitated by him to learn skills that will help empower them in no small ways, advising other well meaning Nigerians to sponsor the youths to the school.
Most legislators and government officials in attendance took questions from the people, including Hon Toby Okechukwu, member representing Aninri/Awgu/Orji - River Federal Constituency, Hon. Dennis Amadi, Representing Udi/Ezeagu Federal Constituency, Traditional Rulers, Constituents among others.
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