{"id":89483,"date":"2023-06-09T09:31:56","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T08:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/35-south-east-reps-elect-endorse-abbas-kalu-for-house-leadership"},"modified":"2023-06-09T13:24:28","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T12:24:28","slug":"35-south-east-reps-elect-endorse-abbas-kalu-for-house-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/35-south-east-reps-elect-endorse-abbas-kalu-for-house-leadership","title":{"rendered":"35 South-East Reps-elect endorse Abbas, Kalu for House leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The race to the Speakership of the 10th National Assembly is taking a new dimension with 35 out of 42 House of Representatives members-elect from the South-East region reportedly endorsing Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Benjamin Kalu, for positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker.<\/p>\n

Deputy chairman, House Committee on Appropriations, Hon. Igariwey Iduma Enwo, who made the announcement during a meeting of the South-East members-elect with Abbas and Kalu late Thursday night, said the endorsement list was an ongoing one and was sure that the remaining ones would be part of it.<\/p>\n

Reacting to the development, Communication Adviser to the Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu Campaign Group, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere said the lawmakers-elect made the decision by choosing to support the duo as the All Progressives Congress, APC, anointed candidates.<\/p>\n

Ugochinyere, who\u2019s also a member-elect for Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State, described the ruling party\u2019s zoning arrangement as one that ensures equity and fairness.<\/p>\n

While noting that Abbas and Kalu\u2019s detribalised nature, competence and admirable qualities were the reasons behind endless endorsements, he expressed optimism that the remaining eight lawmakers-elect from South-East would sign the endorsement document by the end of the Thursday night\u2019s meeting in Abuja.<\/p>\n

\u201cPresident Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress national leadership, having taken a look at the true reflection of our society, and knowing the importance of inclusivity, chose South-East for the Deputy Speakership position.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, for inclusiveness, for the unity of the country, for everybody to be carried along, I see no reason any member-elect or Nigerian with conscience will say, South-East should not be given this position.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo I commend my brothers from the South-East for making the right decision. Apart from zoning, Abbas and Kalu are the most competent amongst all contestants to preside over the affairs of the Green Chamber.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe the remaining eight lawmakers-elect from South-East will sign the endorsement document before the end of the caucuses meeting currently going on at Treasure Suites Abuja,\u201d Ugochinyere stated late Thursday night.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The race to the Speakership of the 10th National Assembly is taking a new dimension with 35 out of 42 House of Representatives members-elect from the South-East region reportedly endorsing Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Benjamin Kalu, for positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker. Deputy chairman, House Committee on Appropriations, Hon. 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