Melaye Critiques National Assembly's Oversight of Tinubu

Dino Melaye, a former lawmaker from Kogi West and a member of the African Democratic Congress, criticized the leadership of the 10th National Assembly for inadequate oversight of President Bola Tinubu's administration. During a press conference in Abuja, he specifically targeted Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas for their handling of key issues such as electoral reforms, budget implementation, and constitutional amendments.

Melaye emphasized that the legislature's role is to scrutinize executive decisions, not merely to pass bills. He cited the July 2024 amendment to the Nigeria Police Act, which allowed an Inspector-General of Police to remain in office until the end of his appointed term, questioning the urgency with which the amendment was passed.

He noted that the amendment benefited former Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun, who had previously served as Tinubu's Chief Security Officer. Melaye also expressed concerns about the National Assembly's handling of the March 2025 declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.