Sharon Eboesomi writes about the legislative experience of those calling the shots at The Presidency including President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Wife of the President, Senator OluremiTinubu and Chief of Staff to the President, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, among others.
For much of Nigeria’s democratic journey since May 29,1999, executive power has often been portrayed as the pinnacle of political ambition, overshadowing the legislature, which, though constitutionally co-equal, has struggled to match the influence and visibility of governors and presidents.
However, a deeper exploration of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic reveals a significant but underreported trend: the emergence of a political class that seamlessly transitions between legislative chambers and executive offices, acquiring valuable institutional memory and tactical depth in the process.
