Ime Bassey Okon

Okon Ime Bassey is a Nigerian politician and lawyer. He is a member of the Federal House of Representatives, representing the Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State. Quotes It’s a call to higher service because primarily I was elected to represent my people and make laws for Akwa Ibom State, so the issue of becoming the Deputy Leader is an added responsibility which I will discharge to the best of my ability and to the interest of my constituency and of course the interest of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. Interview response to the question 'You have been elevated to the position of Deputy Leader in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, what does the position mean to you? Let’s take it one by one; you talked about the rumbling in the House and also the Real Property Charge Bill. Of course going by parliamentary practice any member has the right to oppose or support any motion or bill. The Real Property Charge Bill was brought to the floor of the House, some members supported while some opposed the bill. But some members got it wrong because even if you disagree with the bill it is the matter of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and not a matter that should be reduced to social media. Interview response to the question 'Within this mix, the House leadership was reshuffled. Do you think, the reshuffling has nothing to do with all of these issues?' Well, I want to answer that question by drawing your attention to Order 1, Rule 6 of the Standing Order of the House which gives members of the ruling party the right to change the House officers with a simple majority, and PDP members of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly who are the majority saw the need to effect change for a better service delivery. Interview response to the question 'what really happened, is it that the Speaker and his “cabal” took vengeance on them?' I have not said so, but for you to lead your people is a function of confidence, so if for any reason you don’t longer enjoy the confidence of your people they have the right to resort to the Standing Order and effect the change. Interview response to the question 'Are you saying that the change was effected because these people did not deliver well in the discharge of their duties?' External links Category:Politicians from Nigeria Category:Living people