The Apena of Egbaland, High Chief Surao Bankole has advised the Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.Oludaisi Elemide not to see the Governor as his boss.
He said" Your colleagues in the assembly are your bosses, be open and extend courtesies to them always"
Apena Bankole stated this on Tuesday at Ake Palace during a courtesy call on Alake of Egbaland by the Speaker and members of the Ogun State House of Assembly.
Chief Bankole who briefly took the Assembly men down memory lane on the historical background of Aafin Ake, affirmed that the Palace was an independent entity before amalgamation of the northern and southern Protectorates in 1914.
He added that despite the fact that" We Politicians reduced the Power of the traditional rulers, the Constitution has not".
Chief Bankole also congratulated the members for making the change very smooth.
''There are states that changed their leadership and for weeks, sometimes months, there will be no peace. I will like to advise that you should make sure you keep this unity because it is very important.
'You are the most important aspect of the Federal System of government but the type of politics we play here have reduced you to something different.
" I will like to advise you, Assembly men to be united. You are the one to supervise and effect effective checks and balances on the executive arm of Government.
' Mr. Speaker, my advice to you, Your colleagues are your bosses, The Governor is not because they were the ones who voted and supported you to the seat.
" The truth is that the Governor cannot put your on the seat and he cannot remove you "
" You legislators are the most important aspect of the Presidential system of Government .
'There is need for you to be united, because no man can fight battle alone.
I assure that this soaker won't disappoint you, Please give him the maximum support.
" I assure you that the Speaker won't disappoint you because he is an exemplary Egba son who always seek and hearken to the wise counsel of the elders"
Chief Bankole also urged the Assemblymen to find solutions to the deplorable conditions of roads from
Odeda to Ogunmakin, Rounder to Imeko, Ijebu Ode to Ogbete and Ijehu East axis., adding that" there is no peace in the land if the farmers cannot take their farm produce with ease to the markets to sell".
Responding, Rt Hon.Oludaisi Olumide described Apena Bankole, as a Politician of note and an High Chief of repute.
" Like Apena has said, my colleagues are my bosses. I used to tell them that they are my bosses".
The Speaker while affirming Chief Bankole’s stance, recalled a previous confrontation with former Governor Ibikunle Amosun over asserting the independence of the legislative branch.
“What Baba Apena said cost me a lot in Odeda.
'They told Governor Amosun that I said he is not my boss and it became a tug of war but those who understand democracy will know that the legislature is the bedrock in democracy and it is number one in a democracy.
He said further, "I have been practicing my politics in Odeda,like Apena and we registered at same ward and polling unit.
" I want to assure my colleagues that I won't disappoint them They have been supportive, cooperative and marvelous with me.
"These are my friends and colleagues.
We are here to receive prayers as we commence legislative journey".The Speaker concluded.
In his remarks, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Aremu Gbadebo who prayed profusely for the legislators enjoined them to be united in discharging their legislative duties to the state.
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