According to a recent interview from 5:02 shared by Arise News, legal practitioner Frank Tietie has offered a critical perspective on the ongoing debate surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees. His remarks come amid growing public scrutiny of the nomination list and rising calls for the Senate to assert its constitutional authority in the confirmation process.
Tietie noted that concerns over federal character, competence, and political loyalty have continued to dominate public conversations, especially as Nigerians await the Senate’s next steps. He emphasized that the current situation has presented a rare moment in which the legislature is expected to demonstrate true independence in line with its constitutional mandate.
Reflecting the mood in the country, Tietie stated, “So many Nigerians are actually angry, but then Nigerians are looking forward with a lot of excitement, bated breath, expecting that for once, let’s see a Senate that will stand up to the president.”
He explained that while the president holds the prerogative to nominate ambassadors, the Senate also has the responsibility to thoroughly screen and, where necessary, reject nominees who do not meet the expectations of Nigerians. According to him, this balance of power is central to protecting democratic accountability.
Tietie added that the Senate’s handling of the process will determine how seriously citizens take its role going forward. With 68 nominees currently before the chamber and only a few already cleared, the coming days will likely shape public perception of both the nominations and the institution tasked with reviewing them. View, More,
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