Ahead of June 8 inauguration of the Ninth National Assembly, the candidacies of Senator Ahmed Lawan representing Yobe North Senatorial District and Senator-elect, Dr. Orji-Uzor Kalu representing Abia North Senatorial District for the positions of Senate President and Deputy Senate President have received a major boost following the adoption of the candidates by a group under the auspices of Progressive Youths (PY).
According to the Leader of the group, Comrade Eke James, the duo of Lawan and Kalu, have the capacity to steer the affairs of the red chamber.
While acknowledging the antecedents of Lawan and Kalu in the political space, the group urged returning senators and senators-elect to support the duo of Lawan and Kalu for the sake of building a robust leadership in the national assembly.
Addressing a cross-section of journalists in Abuja on Sunday, James commended the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on their preferred candidates for principal positions in the national assembly.
His words: “As we await the inauguration of the 9th national assembly, we must mobilise support for people who have the capacity to lead the affairs of the red chamber.
“The duo of Lawan and Kalu will do a good job as Senate President and Deputy Senate President respectively.
“The national assembly must work harmoniously with other arms of government in building a prosperous Nigeria.
“The preferred candidates have the political dexterity and leadership acumen to steer the affairs of the national assembly.
“Let us bury political affiliation for the sake of national progress.
“With Lawan and Kalu, there will be a healthy relationship between the national assembly and other stakeholders.
“We must place the collective interest of Nigerians above selfish ambitions.
“Nigeria will witness monumental strides under the leadership of the 9th national assembly”.”
The group, while applauding the duo of Lawan and Kalu for their patriotism, selflessness and inclusiveness, urged Nigerians to be steadfast and law-abiding, noting that the country will overcome its challenges in no distant time.
Igbere TV recalls that Kalu, had last week, endorsed the candidature of Ahmed Lawan.
The Forbes-rated billionaire, while maintaining his position on the DSP post, said he was the 56th senator to endorse Lawan for the Senate Presidency.
He expressed optimism that the executive and the 9th National Assembly would work harmoniously unlike what obtained in the outgoing 8th Assembly.
