Scrap Senate, Ministries, To Reduce Cost of Governance – Akeredolu

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State government has advocated the scrapping of the Senate to reduce cost of governance.

Governor Akeredolu spoke in Akure at the opening of the House of Representatives Special Committee on constitution Review, South West Zonal Public Hearing, Akure Center comprising Ondo, Ekiti and Osun States.

Governor Akeredolu represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa pointed out that the scrapping of the National Assembly and the ministries would provide more funds for developmental projects in the country.

Speaking on the current state of insecurity, Governor Akeredolu pointed out that establishing state police would address many problems facing the nation.

The governor therefore advised the Constitutional Review Committee members not to play politics with the exercise.

In a submission, Chairman, Ondo State Council of Traditional rulers, Ọbá Fredrick Akinruntan represented by Oba Yusuf Adeleye frowned at the 1999 constitution, saying it was the bedrock of Nigeria problems.

Also speaking, Ekiti State NULGE President, Comrade Oluseyi Olatunde who represented the labour leaders for the states urged the National Assembly to consider the aspirations of the people.

Earlier in a welcome address, the Chairman, House Special Committee on Constitution Review, Deputy Speaker Ahmed Idris Wase, represented by Mr Peter Akpatason pledged that the exercise would look into the various views of the people.

Various groups presented papers on how the country could be governed well.

John Ebiofini