10th NASS: Kalu dumps Speakership ambition, accepts APC nomination

10th NASS: Kalu dumps Speakership ambition, accepts APC nomination

 One of the candidates for the seat of the House of
Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Tuesday, withdrew from the Speakership race

 

He disclosed this in a press statement, adding that he is
now vying for the Office of Deputy Speaker.

 

The lawmaker who represents Bende Federal Constituency, Abia
State, thanked his supporters throughout the period of contesting for the
Speakership seat.

 

He further applauded the All Progressives Congress for
nominating him for the position of Deputy Speaker.

 

The  All Progressives Congress, on
Monday, nominated Abbas Tajudeen as the Speaker of the House of
Representatives.

 

”I wish to extend my gratitude and appreciation to all who
have tirelessly supported my candidacy for the Speakership position of the 10th
Assembly. I believed this position was ideal for the Southeast region, as it
has not produced a Speaker in the last 40 years.

 

”However, as a firm believer in Party supremacy, I have
decided to withdraw my candidacy for the Speakership Position and fully accept
the nomination for the position of Deputy Speaker of the 10th Assembly in line
with the directives of our Party the All Progressives Congress. This decision
aligns with the Party’s commitment to fairness, equity, and inclusiveness in
all of its leadership selection processes.”

Source: 10th NASS: Kalu dumps Speakership ambition, accepts APC nomination

 - NigerianEye

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