Former Governor Yahaya Bello has come under severe criticism after reports emerged that he allegedly ordered members of the Kogi State House of Assembly to sit on the floor during a legislative session and instructed them to approve any motion or bill without questioning submissions from Usman Ododo, a key political figure.
Observers and political analysts have described the action as a blatant undermining of legislative independence and a threat to democratic principles. Critics argue that such interference erodes the separation of powers, reducing lawmakers to mere instruments of executive will rather than representatives of their constituents.
Political commentators have condemned the alleged directive, calling it a dangerous precedent for governance in Kogi State and across Nigeria. Legislators are expected to exercise judgment and oversight over executive proposals, a cornerstone of democratic accountability.
“Directing legislators to blindly approve motions without scrutiny is not governance—it’s autocracy in disguise,” said a legal analyst familiar with the matter.
Such actions, if verified, may diminish public trust in state institutions and set a worrying example for other states, highlighting the need for strong institutional checks and balanced governance.
The incident raises urgent questions about the respect for legislative independence and democratic norms in Nigeria. Political stakeholders are calling for increased vigilance to ensure that lawmakers can exercise their constitutional mandate freely and resist undue pressure from influential political figures.
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