Nigerian lawmakers deny working against presidency

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Nigerian Lawmakers Deny Working Against Presidency

The Nigerian National Assembly has denied allegations that lawmakers are working against the presidency. The denial comes after a recent statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, who claimed that some lawmakers were plotting against the administration.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, have both denied the allegations, saying that the National Assembly is committed to working with the presidency to move the country forward.

Gbajabiamila stated that the National Assembly is a critical arm of government and that its members are committed to their constitutional duties, adding that any attempt to undermine the institution would be counterproductive.

Lawan also denied the allegations, saying that the Senate is focused on passing legislation that would benefit the country and its people, and that it would not engage in any activity that would undermine the presidency.

The denial by the lawmakers comes amid growing tensions between the National Assembly and the presidency over issues such as the 2023 budget and the appointment of heads of agencies.

It is worth noting that the allegations of a plot against the presidency have been denied by many lawmakers, and it is unclear what evidence, if any, exists to support the claims.