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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has said the interest of citizens would be better served if there is a premium on enhancing the integrity of the institutions of government.
He stated this, yesterday, during his visit to the senator representing Bauchi Central, Abdul Ningi, at his residence, in Abuja.
Ningi was suspended by the Senate over his comments on alleged irregularities in the 2024 Appropriation Act.
The former vice president said the integrity of public institutions, especially such as the National Assembly, is a mirror to how the interests of the masses are preserved and protected in a democracy.
“This agitation did not start just recently. It started during the military era, and it is essential public institutions, especially the National Assembly, do not become a tool in the hands of oppressive governments.
“By our visitation today, we have come to show solidarity with Ningi and to also pass a message to those who see public office as an instrument to oppress the people, and that Ningi is not alone in this struggle.
“In fact, the entire people of Nigeria and friends of Nigeria in the international community are behind our drive to cleanse Nigeria of oppressive nuances of people in positions of authority,” he said.
Ningi thanked Atiku and his delegation for the visit and for choosing to take a stand on the side of the masses.
He said: “The struggle is to make sure whichever political party is in power and whoever is in the position of public office, the interests of the masses must remain sacrosanct and insulated from the whims of any one individual, no matter how highly placed.”
