Strat.1 Encourage bi-partisan and multi-party cooperation in the House to reduce polarization along political party affiliations or other divisive tendencies.
Strat.2 Foster constructive and transparent dialogue with mutual respect between all arms of government.
Strat.3 Uphold the principle of the separation of powers and the independence of each arm while recognising their interdependence.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 "Tthe House of Representatives leadership prioritized unity among members by implementing an inclusive system that supports the welfare of all its Members.
The Leadership of the House of Representtaives ensured that the composition of its committees reflects the political diversity of the Assembly.
The House has organized joint oversight functions and public hearings involving members across party lines.
The Presiding Officers of the 10th House of Representatives continues to enforce its rules to ensure that debates and discussions within the House are often steered towards national interest, with members encouraged to set aside partisan considerations."
Strat.2 "The House of Representatives has instituted a dedicated Committee on Inter-Governmental Affairs, tasked with facilitating communication and collaboration between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
The House of Representatives conducts its joint oversight activities and public hearings involving members from various government branches, including regular consultations."
Strat.3 "The House has reinforced its oversight functions over the executive branch, ensuring that laws are implemented as intended and that public funds are used appropriately
The House of Representatives has continued to exhibit deference to judicial processes by refraining from interfering in ongoing court cases and respecting court decisions.
The House of Representatives has initiated constitutional amendments to clarify the roles and responsibilities of each branch, thereby reducing conflicts and enhancing cooperation."
Strengthened Executive-Legislative Engagement
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Implementation Strategies
Strat.1 Work with the Senate and the Executive to establish a Tripartite Committee with members drawn from the legislature, Executive, and party. The mandate of this Committee is to discuss major government policies or required legislations before they are made public or communicated to the National Assembly, especially where legislative intervention is required.
Strat.2 Institutionalise pre-budget engagement between the various MDAs and the relevant oversight committees to minimise the frictions that normally characterise the budget process between the arms of government. We will also introduce pre-budget retreats between legislators and their counterparts from the Executive to foster collaboration.
Strat.3 Establish an engagement Committee comprising of representatives of the National Assembly, MDAs, and civil society. To improve understanding of the legislature and its work and create avenues for collaborative engagement.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 "Such a formal Tripartite Committee has not been established. What exists instead is informal consultation — mainly through leadership interactions and party caucuses, but not through a structured, standing committee with clear membership, terms of reference, and operating procedures.
Major policies and executive bills often arrive at the National Assembly without early joint committee-level discussions, which sometimes results in delays or controversies."
Strat.2 "A pre-budget consultations took place with the House of Representatives adjourning plenary for 1-week.However, these efforts remain largely ad hoc and leadership-driven, not yet formalised as an institutional practice across the National Assembly.
The process lacks uniformity across all MDAs and committees — some committees engaged only at the defence stage."
Strat.3 "The House of Representatives has not yet established a formal Engagement Committee that includes representatives from the Legislature, MDAs, and civil society.
While there are some event-based, issue-specific engagements, they are not structured, continuous, or institutionalised as a standing committee or platform."
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