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"The executive arm of government watches keenly, how members of the National Assembly conduct themselves."

— Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan

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"We found accommodation, so we could easily have compromises, and horse trading, in order to achieve what is expected of us by our people."

"We have so much more roles than pure legislation. That gives us so much responsibility in governance and we should not toy with that. In fact, we should do everything possible to enhance that."

"We have always gained as an institution when we are able to conduct ourselves properly. First, in terms of our productivity and giving the executive arm legislative interventions we are required to give."

"The most essential thing is that when we take decisions, or when we discuss issues the platform that we all belong to should help us reach some serious compromise even in the most difficult situations."

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