I Have No Regrets Voting For LG, Judiciary, State Assembly Autonomy In Constitution Amendment – Rivers Lawmaker

Farah Dagogo, the Member of Parliament for Rivers State’s Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency, has stated that he has no regrets voting for the autonomy of Local Government Councils, the Judiciary, and State Houses of Assembly.

According to the lawmaker, autonomy is a way to bring governance closer to the people, and any lawmaker with a good conscience should have no reason to vote against it.

Citizens have been yearning for good governance, he said, and financial autonomy provided an opportunity to deepen governance at the State and Local Government Council, bringing governance to the grassroots.

Read Also:  Rejected Gender Bills: NASS Missed A Chance To Redesign Nigeria’s Political Landscape – Obaseki

“Nigerians’ desire for ‘participatory and reflective government,’ financial autonomy for the judiciary, state legislatures, and the third tier of government will usher in a new era for all arms and organs of government to be truly’responsive and responsible to the people,” the lawmaker said.

The lawmaker also expressed disappointment that bills supporting women’s participation in politics were defeated, advising women to get involved in politics by adopting the radical feminism theory.

He stated that he voted in favor of bills dealing with women, which, unfortunately, did not see the light of day on the House of Representatives floor.

“At the end of the marathon meeting, the majority of us were of the conviction that voting in favor of approval for financial autonomy for Local Governments is akin to grassroots governance,” said Hon. Farah.

“And that is the position for which I voted.” We won’t be in government forever, but we can leave far-reaching legacies by doing the right thing.

“We are convinced that these financial autonomy provisions for the judiciary, state legislatures, and the third tier of government will usher in and engender a new era in which all arms and organs of government are truly responsive and accountable to the people.” I also voted on that line after listening to my constituents.”

“I have satisfied my conscience and that of major stakeholders in Rivers State, including my constituents,” he said of the female genders bill. Women, in my opinion, should be given more leadership roles.

Read Also:  Luke, Ex-Speaker, Laments Social Inequity, Poverty In Akwa Ibom

“I voted in support of women’s gender rights, but it didn’t go over well. Similarly, I disagree with the push to set aside a specific percentage for our women. It’s degrading to me; women have the numbers; they can do better than allowing others to diminish their worth and competence.”