Imo Governor Uzodinma Says Akpabio Will Emerge Nigeria’s Next Senate President
He said this after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja.
He said this after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja.
“In the history of Nigeria, we (now) have a president that fought for democracy so he is in a better position to do the right thing.”
Shettima advised Wase, Sada and Jaji to follow suit in national interest.
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A source said the upswing in the rank of senators backing Yari is causing a lot of panic and tension in the presidency and Akpabio’s camp.
The PDP warned against the intimidation of lawmakers.
“Summon our ambitious people that want to be officers of the house, that we have only two chairs; Senate President and Speaker. If there are six people struggling in the same environment, they will choke.”
He also said the APC has the backing of most PDP senators-elect in ensuring that Akpabio emerges.
Umahi said Tinubu was one to reward loyalty, and because of that, he was sure that El-Rufai will play a major role in the country.
He said Tinubu’s charisma shows that he is ready for the challenging task of leading the nation.
The opposition groups won 54 out of the 102 seats in the parliament, while Embalo’s party got 29 seats.
“Mr President emphasized that he will perform an open-door policy for everybody,” said member-elect Ranga.
“We came to let the President know what we stood for; fairness, justice and equity and we haven’t changed”, Makinde said.
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to meet with all senators-elect on Thursday, at the presidential villa, Abuja, to discuss national issues, especially the election of presiding officers during the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on Tuesday, June 13.
“I believe that anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States,” he said.
The former Minister of Works stated that for Akpadio to suceed, he not only needs to gain the confidence of his colleagues, but also have confidence to work with the president.
He said the Ex-Kaduna Governor is only pushing an agenda in order to stay relevant.
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in George Akume as the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF). The swearing in ceremony took place at about 11:16 am on Wednesday
It said Nigeria’s backwardness, stunted growth, and intolerable level of poverty were all caused by the “fraudulently orchestrated” 1979 and 1999 constitutions.
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