President Jonathan has asked the Nigerian Senators who are allegedly
plotting to impeach him to focus on National issues rather than the
planned impeachment process against him.
In a letter signed by his Special Assistant on Publicity, Dr Doyin
Okupe, President Jonathan said their attention should be more focused on
things like the war against terror and stabilizing the economy.
Find the full text of President Jonathan's letter to the senate after
the cut...
RE-PURPOTED GATHERING OF IMPEACHEABLE OFFENCES BY SOME SENATORS
The Senate in the last four years has conducted its legislative
functions and responded to issues that are of great national importance
with commendable political sagacity.
In this same period, the senate has functioned as a stabilizing force
within the polity employing much political maturity that is required to
guide and protect our nascent democracy.
However, confrontation and strong disagreements are not uncommon
phenomenon in Executive-Legislative relationship world-wide.
The recent purported attempt by some Senators to prepare impeachable
offences against the President, as reported in some section of the
Media, is seen by us in this light.
We strongly trust and believe in the leadership of the present Senate
and the unwavering patriotism and commitment that have been shown by the
distinguished members and we trust that ultimately it is this tendency
towards true Nationalism that will prevail in the Senate.
It is our view that there are at present, serious fundamental issues of
National importance such as winning the war against terrorism and
stabilizing the economy in the face of dwindling oil revenue which
requires the full attention, commitment and swift action of
distinguished members of the Senate.
We are of the opinion that all matters political can and will be
resolved politically in the overall interest of our democracy and the
wellbeing of our people.
SIGNED
Dr. Doyin Okupe,
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs
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