Tambuwal Ignores Jonathan's Jamboree; Mourns students Killed By Boko Haram

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Aminu Tambuwal, once again shunned a Zonal PDPrally organized to mobilize support for President Goodluck Jonathan in Kaduna. He decided to conduct a plenary session of the House to mourn Nigerians killed by Boko Haram, including the innocent students.

Hon. Tambuwal, who hails from Sokoto State in the same zone, welcomed members back to the House with an emotional rallying cry over the ongoing massacre of innocent Nigerians and students.

He pointed out that Section 14 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides that the security and welfare of the people is the primary purpose of government, and called on the government to rise to the occasion... “By government I do not mean only the Executive,” Tambuwal said.

“We in the Legislature are also part of government. And we cannot therefore merely join in the chorus of lamentations. Our duty is to act swiftly and decisively in the protection of the citizenry.” He reminded Nigerians that they cannot claim to be one nation, if they cannot find unity in grief, just as we cant claim to be a great nation when we are incapable of preventing horrendous attacks on young students who are peacefully asleep in their beds.

“As a people we are known to be our brothers’ keeper. Terror has never been in our character and with God on our side we shall surely defeat this minority tribe of violence. Let us therefore arise with a single-minded resolve that the Buni Yadi massacre is one massacre too many and we shall tolerate no more.” In a strong rallying cry, the Speaker declared:

“Our nation is in mourning, and it is in urgent need of consolation. Our nation is in pain, and in urgent need of healing. Our nation is puzzled, and in urgent need of answer. Our nation is disillusioned, and in urgent need of reassurance...

"What about integrating local security structures into the regular security windows of the Nigerian Police Force with the Federal, State and Local governments supporting them with necessary resources? Is it perhaps time for us to revisit the idea of State Police?" Tambuwal asked.