A political advocacy group, the Renewed Hope Advocates of Nigeria, has praised the cordial relationship between the leadership of the federal executive and the federal legislature, which has ensured stability in democratic governance.
The group at a press conference yesterday in Abuja to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day said the cooperation between President Tinubu and Akpabio had ensured peaceful and smooth running of government.
The group’s coordinator, Comrade Prince Miaphen, congratulated Nigerians on their collective resilience in sustaining democratic governance over the last 26 years.
He commended President Tinubu and Senator Akpabio for their harmonious working relationship, which he described as “a shining example of executive-legislative synergy that has positively impacted the implementation of national policy.”
In a statement issued on behalf of the organisation in Abuja, Comrade Miaphen stated that the Renewed Hope Advocates of Nigeria had adopted the theme “Executive-Legislative Synergy: A Foundation for Sustained Democracy and Development” for its 2025 Democracy Day celebration, to draw attention to the critical role of mutual respect, unity of purpose and collaboration between the arms of government in advancing national development.
He said, “Under President Tinubu’s administration, Nigeria has witnessed a new era of legislative-executive cooperation, especially between the Presidency and the Senate, unparalleled in recent political history.” He praised the Senate President.
He lauded Akpabio for providing patriotic, mature leadership to the 10th National Assembly, aligning seamlessly with the core goals of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“There is no doubt that the current synergy between President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio has been instrumental to the stability of government and the swift implementation of key reform policies. Unlike in previous administrations when inter-arm rivalry disrupted governance and hampered policy harmonisation, today we are seeing a smooth, coordinated drive towards Nigeria’s development,” Miaphen remarked.
Comrade Miaphen noted that in the past, discord between the legislature and the executive frequently led to legislative gridlock, budget delays and aborted reforms, undermining public confidence in democracy. He emphasised that the maturity and mutual understanding exhibited by President Tinubu and Senate President Akpabio had ensured not only the smoother passage of executive bills but also swift legislative oversight of reforms critical to reviving Nigeria’s economy.
He highlighted landmark legislation and policy alignments made possible through this synergy, including the early passage of the national budget, supportive legislation for the economic reform agenda, tax reforms, investment protection frameworks and the facilitation of critical infrastructure bills, all aimed at addressing Nigeria’s long-term developmental goals.
Miaphen also noted that the Tinubu-Akpabio partnership had facilitated bold economic reforms, such as the removal of fuel subsidies and foreign exchange unification, as well as social investment schemes to cushion the effects of these policies. According to him, these initiatives would have been more difficult to actualise under a hostile legislative environment.
“The Senate under Akpabio has shown tremendous cooperation with President Tinubu’s government without being subservient. They have remained faithful to their legislative duties of scrutinising, amending and passing laws while constructively engaging the Executive to ensure Nigerians reap the dividends of democracy,” he said.
Miaphen described Senator Akpabio as a man of deep political experience and vision, whose understanding of governance has contributed greatly to maintaining the balance between independence and collaboration. He said Akpabio’s leadership style had turned the Senate into an engine of national unity and progress.
He assured that the group was committed to defending the gains of democracy and standing with the Tinubu-led administration in its journey towards a stable, secure and prosperous Nigeria.
