The lawmaker representing Bende North Constituency of Abia State in the State Assembly, Hon. Ibekwe, Nnamdi Chimdi popularly called Oziomachi has stressed the role of the rule of law, effective checks and balances which protects the fundamental rights of Nigerians in a constitutional democracy.
While elaborating on the importance of separation of power in any government for the deepening of democracy, Ibekwe, told Daily Independent stated that the principle of the rule of law, checks and balances are the integral parts of democracy which had been adjudged to be the best form of government.
According to him, democracy enthrones an equitable and egalitarian society with an emphasis on fostering progress through participatory governance, the lawmaker asserted.