Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Caucus in the Oyo State House of Assembly has commended Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin over his decision not to sanction some aggrieved lawmakers who had petitioned Governor Seyi Makinde over their alleged sidelining in the House.
Chief Whip of the Assembly and member representing Lagelu State Constituency, Akintunde Olajide, stated this yesterday shortly after the plenary.
There were speculations that the speaker would at the last plenary wield the big stick against the lawmakers allegedly involved in a petition to the governor.
But, contrary to speculations, the speaker maintained that nobody would be victimised or sanctioned on account of voicing out what they felt as perceived injustice on their part, while calling on lawmakers to shun sponsoring and spreading unfounded rumours capable of causing disaffection and disunity in the House.
Olajide described the speaker’s decision to dispel the rumour and make his stand known as a show of exemplary leadership which is commendable and worthy of emulation.
He called on the public to continue to support the legislature in carrying out its legislative business by not spreading false and malicious publications aimed at discrediting its efforts and strides.
He emphasized the importance of cohesion, stressing that the state Assembly would not be distracted by hearsay by those bent on causing division.
He added that the House and the PDP caucus in the 10th Assembly remain united and committed to the oath they swore to the state and members of their constituencies.
“Our commitment is to serve the people diligently and the speaker’s decision not to sanction erring lawmakers reflects a balanced approach to maintaining order, while ensuring fair treatment for all members in the House.
“As you can all see during plenary which had virtually all members in attendance, everything went well and peacefully, legislative proceedings were orderly and in their usual manner so, what that means is that we are a united House regardless of our different political affiliations.
“We will not be distracted by hearsay and we urge members of the public to help us maintain focus on the legislative job they elected us to do by not spreading false and unfounded rumours capable of distracting the House”, he said.
