Summons: Allow my ministers do their job, Tinubu urge lawmakers

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to members of the National Assembly
to exercise restraint in summoning heads of ministries, departments, and agencies before parliamentary committees.

The president made the appeal while speaking to leadership of the House of Representatives during the breaking of Ramadan fast on Wednesday.

He stated that while oversight function is essential for maintaining transparency and accountability in governance, excessive summoning of officials can disrupt operations and hinder service delivery to citizens.

“I have been watching various committees summoning ministers and heads of agencies. I have complained to the Speaker to let the poor breathe. Let these people do the job. We are not saying that you are not influential. We are not saying you cannot do your oversight. But consider the primary duty of each agency, its personnel, or the responsibilities of the Governor of the Central Bank or the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance to you and the entire nation.

“If they are distracted or disturbed, maybe we will shift parliamentary sitting all through the night. We must find a way to accommodate one another. This is an appeal to you. See if you can accept representatives in some instances or even documentations,” the President said.