Dino Melaye Critiques National Assembly's Role Under Tinubu

Senator Dino Melaye has publicly accused the 10th National Assembly of undermining its constitutional independence and failing to hold President Bola Tinubu’s administration accountable. During a press conference in Abuja, Melaye warned that the legislature risks becoming an extension of the presidency.

He criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas for their handling of constitutional amendments, electoral reforms, and budget implementation. Melaye described the assembly as a “department of the Villa,” indicating a lack of institutional independence necessary to check executive power.

He presented a paper titled “The 10th Assembly: The Pathway to Tinubu’s ‘Lifetime Presidency’,” arguing that excessive presidential power could accumulate without the need to abolish term limits if legislative oversight fails. He highlighted concerns over the National Assembly's response to critical issues, including the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, controversies surrounding tax laws, and the handling of constitutional amendments.