Lawmakers-elect denies Tinubu’s endorsement of the APC zoning formula ahead of the National Assembly inauguration. Some claim the president urged unity at a meeting with all members, including aspirants. The president didn’t endorse any candidate or request any lawmaker to resign for another.
Tinubu met with Nigeria’s National Assembly members of all parties, denying reports that the president appealed to abide by the party’s zoning arrangement for selecting Senate and House of Representatives leaders. APC zoning: Sen. Godswill Akpabio and Sen. Barau for Senate leadership; Hon. Abbas and Kalu for House leadership. Lawmakers denied reports that the president endorsed specific candidates for Senate and House leadership positions. The President reiterated that lawmakers should prioritize the country over party politics and work together as a united front during a closed-door meeting with aspirants. He said lawmakers were advised to collaborate in selecting suitable leaders for the 10th National Assembly.
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The President addressed both the Senate and the House of Representatives to strengthen the government and announced an open-door policy. See him freely and discuss whatever you wish with him. “Thirdly, prioritize your constituency, as we are here to represent them. The Senate and the House should collaborate to select capable leaders.” Enugu East/Isiuzo Federal Constituency member-elect, Prof. Paul Nnamchi, said Tinubu urged lawmakers to prioritize national interest over party politics. Mainly, his speech focused on that.
