The President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, has urged warring factions in the Peoples Democratic Party to close ranks and work together in order to effectively implement the programmes of the party, including the Transformation Agenda.
Mark said the incessant squabbles in the party was unhealthy and capable of derailing its laudable programmes.
Mark was speaking when he played host to the Chief Tony Anenih-led Board of Trustees of the PDP in his office in Abuja on Wednesday.
He also requested for the inclusion of members of the National Assembly in the PDP ‘s National Executive Committee, saying that as the elected representatives of the people, “we have meaningful contributions to make.”
Mark noted that the lawmakers are true patriots who are committed to making good laws that reflect the state of the Nigerian people.
He said: “The National Assembly is the engine room of democracy and the government and therefore deserves a pride of place in the scheme of things.”
Mark however pledged the commitment of the National Assembly to continue to work for the peace, unity and progress of the nation.
Earlier, Anenih had appreciated the members of the National Assembly for making good laws for peace and order, which had continued to keep Nigeria together in spite of current challenges.
Anenih dismissed the agitation for the convocation of a sovereign national conference because nothing can be more sovereign than the election of senators and members of the House of Representatives that make up the National Assembly.
He told them to remain steadfast and committed to the ideals of nationhood, adding that everything legitimate must be done to keep Nigeria one.
Other issues discussed at the parley included party affairs, executive/legislature relationship as well as the security challenges facing the nation.
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