10th NASS SPEAKERSHIP RACE: GROUP applauds APC NWC’s ZONING DECISION _• Expresses confidence in the choice of Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, _• Appeal to other contestants to consider and accept party’s position._

By Iyojo Ameh

Trailing the breaking news (announcement) of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on the zoning arrangement for the leadership (presiding officers) of 10th National Assembly, the ADVOCACY FOR RT.

HON. TJ_ABBAS SPEAKERSHIP has hailed the decision of the leadership of the party, expressing confidence in the choice of the Iyan Zazzau and MHR representing the good people of Zaria Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Ph.D.

The group, in a statement by its Chairman, Alh.

Salisu Zuru, who doubles as the Chairman of the National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASSLAF) noted that the multiple positive reactions that greeted the news of the decision of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC favouring the earlier position of the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Asiwaju, shows that Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Ph.D is enjoying the massive support of the majority of the lawmakers, party leaders and the Nigerian people premised on his competence, Pedigree, experience and leadership skills.

Alh. Zuru further charged the members to maintain the tempo of the energy displayed and embark on a more rigorous sensitisation campaign that will guarantee the victory of Hon. Tajudeen Abbas against any candidate that chooses to oppose the decision of the president-elect and the party.

_”The pronouncement of the National Working Committee of our great party, APC did not come to many as a surprise considering the fact that Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Ph.D hails from Northwest that polled the highest votes to the party and the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and for the fact that the outgoing president, Muhammadu Buhari, is from the same zone, so ceding the Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives is not out of place.”_

_”The positive reactions that greeted the news of the emergence of Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Ph.D as the consensus candidate for the Speakership race indicates that the Iyan Zazzau enjoys the support of the majority of the lawmakers, the party and the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu as well as the backing of the Nigerian people based on his leadership skills, legislative experience and integrity.”_

_”The choice of Hon. Tajueen Abbas is significant for the 10th Assembly and a pointer to the fruition of the vision of the incoming administration which tooling on RENEWED HOPE shibboleth.”_

_”I have no doubts that the House under the leadership of Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Ph.D (as Speaker) will witness robust legislation and inclusiveness. He will carry everyone along regardless of political, religious or tribal affiliations. Hon. Tajudeen will be a Speaker for all.”_

_”We urge other contestants of the speakership race to ponder wisely our appeal for consideration and acceptance of the decision of the NWC to eschew leadership conflict, strengthen teamwork and strive for a common goal for the good of Nigeria and Nigerians. We need us to move Nigeria forward.”_

_”While the race seems to be halfway victorious, I want to call on well-meaning Nigerians and supporters of the Iyan Zazzau to keep the tempo of the energy displayed thus far to the finish line.”_