10th National Assembly Speakership: NDF Condemns APC's Endorsement of Principal Officers, Gives Reasons
- The zoning of the leadership of the 10th National Assembly by the All Progressives Congress has continued to elicit reactions
- The National Democratic Front described the move by the ruling party as one which is unfair to the people of the Northcentral
- According to the group, the zoning template of the ruling party is the height of injustice to Nigerians from the Northcentral
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The National Democratic Front (NDF) has condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC)'s choice of principal officers for the 10th National Assembly.
Sani Gwandu, in a statement signed on behalf of the NDF, said the party's zoning template is the most grievous injustice to the people of the Northcentral.
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Noting that Nigerians from the Northcentral geo-political zone have constantly been taken for granted in the country's political equation, Gwandu said the action of the APC could be described as unfair.
The ruling party had on Monday, May 8, confirmed the endorsement of the former minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godwill Akpabio, as Senate president and Tajudeen Abbas as Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 10th National Assembly.
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The NWC also confirmed the endorsement of Senator Barau Jubrin (North West) as deputy Senate president and Ben Kalu (South East) as deputy Speaker of the House.
The endorsement by the party has, however, caused a rift among legislators of the APC, with Gwandu saying that the lawmakers have every right to be aggrieved.
NDF laments non-inclusivity in selection of National Assembly leadership
He added that the APC's zoning arrangement doesn't reflect their interests and that of Nigerians.
He said the election of the National Assembly presiding officers is the exclusive business of the legislators-elect and not the party.
While noting that consensus requires discussion by critical stakeholders and wide consultations, Gwandu added that the APC intends to hijack the Parliament by imposing its leaders.
He further revealed that the ruling party ignored the most critical elements of competence, capacity, and acceptability, again marginalising some regions.
The NDF, therefore, condemned the endorsement in totality and urged other patriotic Nigerians, including the legislators, to do likewise.
It further said that the announcement was more or less a coronation exercise that didn't consider the feelings of members-elect of either the Senate or the House of Representatives.
Akpabio, Jibrin get backing of 72 non-serving senators to lead 10th Senate
Senator Godswill Akpabio has received the full support of 72 non-serving Senators across Nigeria to become the next Senate president.
The former lawmakers disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, May 8.
According to the non-serving Senators, they are convinced that Akpabio will succeed as a Senate president with Senator Barau Jibrin as his deputy.
Is Nigeria’s next Senate President and Speaker confirmed? Fresh report reveals Tinubu’s choice
The race for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly is becoming more apparent as development unfolds.
Reliable sources have confirmed Bola Tinubu's preference for Godswill Akpabio as the new Senate President.
Big political names like Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, Governor Dave Umahi and Senator Ali Ndume have all confirmed the same position.
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