The National Coalition of All Progressive Congress (APC) Support Groups in the 19 Northern States has called on the elected members of the 10th National Assembly and Nigerians to support Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Benjamin Kalu as the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives respectively.
National president of the support groups, Dr. Maina Gimba made the call on Saturday while reading a text of the press conference jointly signed by the Chairman Organizing Committee, Comrade Mohammed Sani Dikko, the Programme Consultant, Prince Elijah Jibrin, Hajia Ladi Abdullahi Kafanchan , women representative, youth Representative, Sagir Umar and the Adviser, Mallam Yakubu.
The groups expressed optimistic that Hon. Abbas will deliver if given the opportunity, adding that choice of Abbas is for national unity and progress.
“We in touch with our elected members from various geo-political zones to solicit for their support to ensure Tajudeen Abbas becomes the next Speaker”.
“He is one of the most experienced hands in the green chamber. His contribution on the floor have been noteworthy, and his leadership of various committee under his purview has also been top-notch”.
“Hon Tajudeen Abbas is a bridge-builder who understands the strategic importance of representatives in Nigeria’s socio-economic development”.
The group recalled that the north gave the highest number of votes that produce Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Nigeria’s 16th President.
