Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, says the National Assembly is synergising with the Federal and State governments to decisively address all the forces and triggers of armed attacks across the federation.
Bamidele made this known in his Easter message on Sunday in Abuja.
He said, “Today, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour.
“Christ suffered and died for the transgressions of the world. He rose again to demonstrate His victory over death to the glory of God Almighty.
“His crucifixion and resurrection are the culmination of the supreme price he paid for the redemption of everyone who accepts and embraces His sacrifice.
“This is the message that Christ presents to humanity. This message is apt for our nation, especially at a time when rogue elements are working against our national peace and security.”
Bamidele said that the recent attacks in Jos, Plateau and Kahir, Kaduna State were deviations from the message of Christ the Crucified.
According to him, such attacks are vicious crimes that disregard human dignity and undermine our national cohesion and harmony.
“The National Assembly will not fold its arms and allow rogue elements to destroy the Nation we are building for the next generation and positioning for global leadership.
“We are confident that the end to such criminal acts and killings is already in sight.
“We are synergising with the federal and state governments. This synergy is evident in the ongoing amendment of the 2022 Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act,” he said.
The senate leader said that the National Assembly was also working on other initiatives to ensure stability in the polity, and security even in the remotest pasts of the country.
“The review promises to institutionalise stiffer measures against kidnappers, their financiers and informants. Unlike before, the consequence will now be maximum.”
He also said that in the overriding public interest, the parliament devoted 24 months to enact the Electoral Act, 2026.
Bamidele said that the Act was not a product of legislative fiat, but of consensus reached by all stakeholders including CSOs and development partners.
“Now is the time we must play by the rule and not against it.
“We have been vilified for introducing a provision that requires each political party to submit a digital register of its members to INEC within a stipulated time.
“The provision was not introduced for any self-serving purpose. Rather, it is consistent with the global best practices and aims at building a culture of collegial decision-making that governs party politics worldwide.”
