The International Republican Institute has hosted officials of the People’s Democratic Party and All Progressives Congress and their legislative caucuses on a one day meeting as part of efforts to enhance Party/legislative communication.
Speaking at the occasion, the
institute’s Resident Program Director, Mrs Angela Wambugu said improvingcommunication between the party and its legislative caucus will no doubt ensurethe advancement of democracy.She noted that, engaging withcitizens to learn about their concerns and priorities will help elected leadersrepresent public interest in decision making.
The IRI official stressed theneed for political parties to have a person responsible for liaising withlegislative caucus beneficial to the citizen.
According to her, the instituteis working with political parties and elected officials on service delivery andgood governance to enable them meet the basic needs of the citizens.
Mrs Wambugu appealed to PDP inthe state to fulfill some of its campaign promises of strengthen mass literacyprogram, improving partnership with donor agencies and ensuring transparencyand accountability in the management of resources.
The State PDP Chairman, AlhajiHamza Koshe Akuyam, pledged the readiness of the party and its legislativecaucus so as to deliver as expected.
On the challenges raised duringthe meeting, Koshe Akuyam called for collective efforts towards addressing thechallenges.
Those who attended the meetingare the State PDP Chairman, Hamza Koshe Akuyam, members of the workingcommittee of the PDP, and Honourable Babayo Mohammed, Honourable Sabo BakoSade, Honourable Musa Wakili Nakwada and Honourable Bakoji Aliyu Bobbo membersrespecting some constituencies at the Bauchi State House of Assembly.
