Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- Everything that happens at the National Assembly usually generates a lot of attention for Nigerians, and for good reason. Beyond the insularity of the executive

And the clear lack of autonomy of the judiciary in Nigeria's bent and blighted federalism, it is the legislature that is most open to the public. The transparency the legislature maintains as a key feature of legislative autonomy makes it possible for Nigerians to penetrate the assembly occasionally and monitor what goes on there.

It has been frankly difficult to monitor givenwhat is served there every now and then as Nigerians have come to see the worst of those who would represent them. Legislative debates are not to be without heated arguments and contenti...