Presidential aide asks heads of MDAs to honour senate invitation

Basheer Lado, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on senate matters, has appealed to heads of ministries, department, and agencies (MDAs) to honour invitations of the upper legislative chamber.

Last week, the senate committee on ethics and public petitions threatened to issue warrants of arrest against some heads of MDAs who have failed to appear before it.

In a statement on Monday, Lado said by engaging with committees of the senate, the MDAs would be able to show that they are dedicated to their respective tasks.

The presidential aide said the relationship between the senate and MDAs should be respectful and transparent.

“This cooperation is not only a constitutional imperative but also essential to achieving the bold vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in delivering rapid and transformative benefits to all Nigerians,” he said.

“The Office has noted some concerns that some agencies may not have consistently adhered to Senate invitations or requests for appearances before committees.

“While we acknowledge that competing official engagements may sometimes make it challenging for agencies to respond promptly to Senate invitations, it remains essential that these opportunities for engagement are prioritized to demonstrate our continued collective commitment to accountability and good governance.

“The Office of the Special Adviser to the President respectfully appeals to all government agencies to continue to honor their commitment by responding to invitations from Senate committees.

“This aligns not only with constitutional obligations but with President Tinubu’s vision for a government that is responsive, effective, and fully accountable to the Nigerian people.”

The former senator said a good partnership between the executive and legislature would ensure that Tinubu delivers on his promises to Nigerians.