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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said there is a plot to intimidate certain National Assembly lawmakers-elect ahead of the inauguration of presiding officers this week.<\/p>\n

National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba claimed that some of them insisting on the independence of the legislature have been marked for arrest.<\/p>\n

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) endorsed Senators Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau for Senate President and Deputy Senate President positions.<\/p>\n

In the House of Representatives, the ruling party selected Tajudeen Abass and Benjamin Kalu Speaker and Deputy Speaker positions.<\/p>\n

On Saturday in Abuja, the PDP advised the incoming lawmakers to elect parliamentarian leaders that would be loyal and answerable to Nigerians.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe feelers we are getting is the fact that some elements within the APC have become jittery,\u201d said Ologunagba, a former Rep member.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are attempts by some APC elements to intimidate, harass and threaten lawmakers-elect with a view to influencing the outcome of the election on Tuesday.\u201d<\/p>\n

Noting that the independence of the legislature is a prerequisite for a virile democracy, the PDP said members-elect must be allowed to elect their leadership.<\/p>\n

The opposition told legislators \u201cto recognize the weight and responsibility expected of them\u201d as they take part in the voting exercise on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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