Ogene said the lawmakers were committed to the ideals of the party and would continue to champion responsible opposition politics in the National Assembly.
By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, has assured the leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) that members of the party’s caucus in the green chamber would provide strong opposition and hold the Federal Government accountable ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ogene gave the assurance when he led members of the NDC caucus in the House of Representatives on a courtesy visit to the National Leader of the party, Henry Seriake Dickson, at his residence in Abuja on Wednesday.
Among those in the delegation were Honourable George Ozodinobi, Honourable Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, Honourable Lillian Orogbu, Honourable Atta Thaddeous Achief, Honourable Chijioke Okereke, Honourable Peter Ozokwe, Honourable Murphy Osaro Omoruyi, Honourable Emeka Idu, Honourable Manuchim Omezuruike, Honourable Muktar Umar Zakari, Honourable Yusuf Umar Datti, Honourable Peter Aniekwe and Honourable Uchenna Harris Okonkwo.
Also present at the meeting were the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, former Kano State Governor and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party in the 2023 election, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, alongside other leaders and members of the NDC.
Speaking on behalf of the caucus, Ogene said the lawmakers were committed to the ideals of the party and would continue to champion responsible opposition politics in the National Assembly.
“This evening, we are here as members of the House of Representatives Caucus of the NDC to reassure you of our commitment to serve the people of Nigeria in keeping with the motto of our party, service to the people,” he said.
The Minority Leader stressed that the caucus would remain resolute in demanding accountability and democratic governance from the present administration.
“In rendering this service, we will hold the government of the day accountable to the people so that they would render to the Nigerian people the basic necessities associated with democracy and civil rule,” Ogene stated.
He described the NDC as the leading opposition platform in the House of Representatives, adding that the caucus would ensure that the voice of the opposition remained strong and effective.
“We are now the major opposition party in Parliament, especially the House of Representatives from where we operate and with this number our voice will be strengthened, it will be heard, it will revibrate across not just Nigeria but across the world to hold the government to their responsibilities,” he declared.
Ogene further assured the party leadership of the lawmakers’ loyalty to both the NDC and the Nigerian people.
“We assure you of our commitment, we assure you of our loyalty to the party, and we assure you of our loyalty to the Nigerian people,” he added.
Responding on behalf of Senator Dickson and other party leaders, Kwankwaso commended the lawmakers for their loyalty and dedication to the party.
“We have to thank you for the loyalty, which of course is a very rare commodity these days. We appreciate you and we want to assure you on behalf of the leader and the party that we’ll continue to do whatever it takes to carry you with us so that together we can succeed,” he said.
Kwankwaso also urged Nigerians to register with the NDC and with the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the 2027 elections.
“That will give everybody opportunity to bring the required positive change that is coming by the grace of God in 2027,” he stated.