"We'll Will Defend Your Mandate": Reps Declare Support for Speaker Abbas

• House of Representatives members praised Speaker Abbas Tajudeen’s inclusive leadership and vowed to defend his mandate
• Lawmakers said his approach reduced friction, promoted harmony, and gave every member a sense of belonging
• Members affirmed their support, highlighting that his leadership strengthens the House and deepens Nigeria’s democracy

FCT, Abuja - House of Representatives members have in the 10th Assembly declared that they will continue to firmly defend the mandate of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen.

Reps laud leadership pattern of Speaker Abbas

Speaking in a statement cited by Legit.ng, on Monday, September 8, the Deputy Spokesperson of the house, Hon. Philip Agbese, noted that this is because of his all-inclusive and respectful style of leadership.

Agbese described Abbas as “a Speaker for all,” noting that since emerging leader of the Green Chamber, he has carried every one of the 359 other lawmakers along in decision-making and legislative engagements.

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“The Speaker is not a sectional leader. He is not someone who wants to run the House as a clique. From the very first day, he made it clear that he is here to serve all members and Nigerians. This is why you see overwhelming support across party lines for him,” Agbese said.

Reps: Abbas reduced friction in the house

According to him, the Speaker’s leadership over the last two years has promoted harmony and reduced friction among lawmakers, as members feel a sense of belonging and dignity.

“One thing Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen PhD has done differently is to treat everyone with respect whether you are a first-time member or a ranking lawmaker; from the majority or minority caucus. He engages with us, he listens, and he acts. That is the kind of leadership that builds trust,” he added.

We are prepared to stand with Speaker - Reps

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Agbese maintained that this inclusive and non-discriminatory style explains why members are prepared to stand by Abbas against any attempts to undermine his leadership.

“We have seen in the past how divisions and exclusion weakened the legislature in some of the past assemblies. But today, the House is united behind the Speaker because we know he is sincere, transparent, and committed to the collective good of the 10th Assembly and Nigerians,” the deputy spokesperson said.

He further noted that the Speaker's leadership is already yielding results in the quality of debates, motions, and bills being processed, stressing that the stability of the House under his watch is key to deepening Nigeria’s democracy.

“What the Speaker is doing is giving every member a voice. That is why you see robust debates, diverse perspectives, and a stronger legislature. We will continue to defend his mandate because it is not just about him, it is about the institution and the Nigerian people,” Agbese said.

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Poll says Abbas best speaker since Nigeria's democracy

Legit.ng earlier reported that a fresh survey of lawmakers in the House of Representatives has rated Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the 10th Assembly, as the most loved presiding officer in Nigeria’s democratic history.

The survey, conducted among 50 lawmakers, 25 returning and 25 first-term members, revealed widespread approval of Abbas’ leadership style, which was described as “inclusive, accessible, and reform-driven.”

Source: Legit.ng