The Deputy Spokesperson said Mr Gbajabiamila cannot take over the oversight duties of the federal parliament, even as chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu.
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Mr Agbese said the former speaker cannot take over the oversight duties of the federal parliament, even as chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu. Earlier, Mr Agbese had spoken to a national daily, where he was quoted as saying there was nothing wrong with the visits. The comment attracted backlash from Nigerians.
The lawmaker also said that Mr Gbajabiamila is at liberty to visit government agencies as part of the executive arm. However, he added that such visits cannot replace the parliament’s oversight duties.“What I told the press is that the visit of the Chief of Staff, as part of the executive arm, is acceptable, but when it is called an oversight, it conflicts with the Constitution. Courtesy visits are in order, but they should not be seen as oversight.
“By conducting these visits, the chief of staff is ensuring that the executive branch is fully informed about the activities and challenges of the agencies under its control. This can only be beneficial for the country’s overall governance,” Mr Agbese had said.
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