Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, Senator-elect for Abia North Senatorial District, has applauded Senator Peter Nwaboshi (PDP) representing Delta North Senatorial District for throwing his weight behind the candidacy of Senator Ahmed Lawan (APC) for the position of Senate President of the 9th National Assembly.
Igbere TV recalls that Nwaboshi on Friday declared his support for Lawan.
Mobilizing support for Lawan , Kalu who recently endorsed the Majority Leader expressed appreciation to Nwaboshi for making a selfless and patriotic decision.
The former governor while addressing a group of youths under the agesis of Naija for Good (NFG) in Abuja, the Senator-elect stressed that the decision of Nwaboshi is highly commendable and worthy of emulation.
He said, “I am indeed happy that Senator Peter Nwaboshi of the PDP has openly declared his support for Senator Ahmed Lawan of the APC.
” Despite being a member of the PDP, Nwaboshi threw his weight behind a credible, matured and responsible candidate in the person of Lawan.
“The decision of Nwaboshi is a testament that the collective interest of Nigerians is paramount.
” All the senators regardless of party affiliation will work harmoniously to build a prosperous Nigeria.
” The 9th national assembly will work closely with other arms of government for the sake of national building.
“With Lawan as Senate President, Nigerians will enjoy the dividends of democracy”
Kalu while extolling the leadership qualities of Lawan, urged other senators to mobilise support for the Majority Leader, adding that party affiliation should be set aside for national progress.
