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It is not a sin to have an ambition.

— Mudashiru Obasa

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I have always been a loyalist. If they are just realising that now, then they have not been part of us from the genesis.

People say nothing has been done, but that is unfair. Roads, schools, and infrastructure are ongoing. Yes, there are pains, but governance is a gradual process. We are moving forward.

I’ve never been removed. Impeachment or removal is democratic and constitutional, but in doing that, you must follow due process. I am not against that. If I do that, then I am not democratic.

I look forward to contributing meaningfully to the committee’s efforts in promoting democratic governance, gender inclusion, respect for human rights, and parliamentary cooperation across the African region.

Our job is not to construct roads or buildings. We listen to the people, aggregate their needs, and forward them to the executive. Lawmakers only influence projects for their communities but do not implement them.

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