The Presidency has enjoined members of the Senate to shelve the impeachment plan and allow all political matters to be resolved politically.
Reacting to the move by some Senators to commence impeachment proceedings against President Goodluck Jonathan, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Dr Doyin Okupe, said members of the Senate should preoccupied themselves with issues of national importance.
Specifically, Okupe said the attention of the Senate should be on how to solve the challenge of insurgency and the dwindling revenue from oil as a result of drop in oil prices in the global market.
A statement issued by Okupe on Wednesday contended that the issues between the Senate and the Presidency are normal in Executive/Legislature relationships nd could be resolved without resorting to impeachment.
He stated, “The recent purported attempt by some Senators to prepare impeachable offences against the President, as reported in some section of the media, is seen by us in this light.
“We strongly trust and believe in the leadership of the present Senate and the unwavering patriotism and commitment that have been shown by the distinguished members and we trust that ultimately it is this tendency towards true Nationalism that will prevail in the Senate.
“It is our view that there are at present, serious fundamental issues of National importance such as winning the war against terrorism and stabilizing the economy in the face of dwindling oil revenue which requires the full attention, commitment and swift action of distinguished members of the Senate.
“We are of the opinion that all matters political can and will be resolved politically in the overall interest of our democracy and the well being of our people.”
Prompt News reports that some Senators have been collecting signatures aimed at commencing impeachment proceedings against President Jonathan.
