Parliament discusses Burkina Faso

<p><span>Parliament has thrown the searchlight on the political situation in neighbouring Burkina Faso with members being asked to hold the executive and other arms of government in check to forestall the perpetuation and abuse of power.</span></p><p><span></span><br><br><span>Members were of the view that as elected representatives of the people they had to listen to the people and not to do their own bidding or that of the executive to maintain the respect of the people and confidence in the constitution.</span></p><p><span></span><br><br><span>Some of the legislators said the people were losing their respect for the legislature and it was necessary immediate steps were taken to restore the dented image of parliament and prevent it from becoming a rubber stamp institution.</span></p>
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