In a recent interview on TVC News, social commentator Mike Okhai expressed his concerns about the unchecked powers of the National Assembly. He argued that the legislative body possesses too much authority, particularly in creating laws that can serve their own interests.
Okhai emphasized the need to limit the powers of the National Assembly to prevent them from enacting self-serving legislation. He highlighted the inherent conflict of interest in allowing lawmakers to draft laws that could potentially benefit them personally or politically.
Despite recognizing the issue, Okhai pointed out the difficulty in addressing it due to the nature of the legislative process. The National Assembly, being the very institution responsible for making laws, is unlikely to pass legislation that would restrict its own power or reduce its privileges. This creates a problematic situation where the lawmakers have little incentive to implement reforms that could curb their authority. Okhai lamented this reality, suggesting that as long as the National Assembly retains its current level of control, meaningful change is improbable.
He expressed his frustration with this cycle, noting that the lack of external checks on the National Assembly's power undermines the potential for fair and balanced governance. He believes that significant reforms are necessary to ensure that the legislative body operates in the best interests of the public, rather than its own members.
According to him: "I wish that the powers of the national assembly be limited that is they should not be allowed to make laws that favour them. Unfortunately, nobody can change it because they are the ones that make the law. And they will not make a lot that will not favour them."
Watch the video here starting from 39:30