By Cmrde Uzo Jiagbogu
As Uruagu Nnewi prepares to represent Nnewi North LGA at the 8th Anambra State House of Assembly, it is paramount for Ndi-Nnewi to observe, examine, and scrutinize the quality, pedigree, and antecedents of individuals seeking to represent them.
Based on the rotation arrangement, it is the turn of Uruagu to represent Nnewi. All eyes are on Uruagu as the community beckon on them to search for quality candidates.
The term ‘Legislature’ means a body which legislates. Another term, which is used as a synonym of Legislature, is ‘Parliament.’ This word is derived from the French word ‘ ‘Parley‘ which means to talk or to discuss and deliberate.
Going by the above, we can say ‘Parliament’ means where deliberations are held. Combining the two views, we can say that Legislature or Parliament is that branch of government that performs the function of lawmaking through deliberations.
Therefore, legislature is that organ of the government which passes the laws of the government. It is the agency which has the responsibility to formulate the will of the state and vests it with legal authority and force. In simple words, the legislature is that organ of the government which formulates laws in any democratic state. It is the assembly of the elected representatives of the people and represents the opinion and power of the people.
FACTORS TO LOOK OUT
ANTECEDENT/PEDIGREE Ndi-Nnewi should look out for those individuals who have distinguished themselves in any dignified field of endeavour (Any Source of legal livelihood).
To examine clearly that source of livelihood successfully existed before before the opportunity to join the race becomes imminent.
YOUTHFULNESS: As the saying goes “It’s Youth O’clock.” Nnewi should not be left out of choosing a young energetic individual who is mentally, socially, and educationally sound to answer the clarions call in representing them in the 8th Anambra State House of Assembly.
That Individual must be energetic enough to face any tasks and be ready to go extra miles in making sure that (na Oke Nnewi aya efu na ekebe oke na Anambra State House.)
PARLEY/DIALOGUE PROWESS: As Ndi-Nnewi look out for the best hand to represent their interest in 2023 election, they should look out for that individual who has the capacity to Harley with other House members to vote and support his/her bills through a superior dialogue and healthy compromises.
GRIEVANCE VENTILATION:
The individual whom Ndi-Nnewi should support is that ‘Nwa’ Nnewi who understands that legislature acts as the highest forum for ventilation of public grievances against the state.
Besides, representing every interest and shade of opinion, the individual must acts as a messenger for expressing public opinion, public grievances and public aspirations. He/she must have that diplomatic tendencies to channel the grievances of his/her constituents to the government and gets them resolved either through the lobby or legislative process.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
The individual to watch out for, whom Ndi-Nnewi should around and give their support to in the upcoming 8th ASHA must be an individual who shows commitment in rendering stewardship all year round, till the Four (4) years elapse. It is someone who would match his/her words with actions when it comes to accountability and transparency.
PARTY: Since political parties are the vehicle of conveyance for any elective post in a democratic setting, Ndi-Nnewi should look out to those pro people’s parties who are willing to act on the yearning of the populace.
LOYALTY: Ndi-Nnewi should look out to that individual who has the ability or quality of being loyal and faithful to commitments. Faithful adherence to the agreements between him and Ndi-Nnewi is a character consideration; it should be a situation where the person abandons the collective course of action for an individualistic agenda. Ndi-Nnewi need a man with fierce loyalty to their interest.
On this note, I call on the stakeholders, elders, and youth of the town to rise to this occasion as Uruagu quarter prepares to represent Nnewi in the 8th ASHA.
Long live Nnewi.
Long live Umu Nnewi.
And God bless us all.
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February 4, 2022 at 6:32 pmIt’s only God that can do it.