Goup tasks APC on viable 10th NASS

By Deji Abdulwahabqaq

The Integrity Group of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tasked the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to ensure a viable 10th National Assembly by proper zoning of the leadership.
This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Sunday by the Coordinator and Secretary, Malam Dawu Mohammed and Comrade Chisom Nwakanma respectively.

“For us, what is paramount is a viable 10th National Assembly, which we believe could be achieved with proper zoning and competent leadership.

“We have observed the horse trading going on about the presiding offices of the 10th Assembly and we consider it pertinent to advise that two presiding offices should not go to one geo-political zone.
“Doing so, we believe would be injurious to the unity and existence of the party.
“We, also consider it a concern that the NWC of our party had till date not been able to come up with the zoning formula,” it said.

The group added: This situation has led to different interests and agitations that we are witnessing among our elected lawmakers.
“The development has led to alliances formed among some Senators and House Representatives members for Senate President, Deputy Senate President, Speaker House of Representatives and Deputy Speaker House of Representatives.

“Among those contesting for Senate Presiding Offices are: Sen. Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom), Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia), Sani Musa (313 Niger), Jibrin Barau (Kano), Osita Izunaso (Imo) and Abdullazizi Yari (Zamfara).
“For the House of Representatives are: Tajudeen Abass (Kaduna), Muktra Betara (Borno), Ahmed Idris Wase (Plateau), Ben Kalu (Abia), Miriam Onuoha (Imo), etc.

“Sen. Jibrin Barau (Kano), Sen. Abdullazizi Yari (Zamfara), Hon. Tajudeen Abass (Kaduna), they are all from North West.
Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia), Sen. Osita Izunaso (Imo), Hon. Ben Kalu (Abia) and Hon. Miriam Onuoha (Imo) (South East), Sen. Sani Musa (Niger) and Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase (Plateau)”.
“Hon. Yusuf Gagdi (Plateau), (North Central), Hon. Muktar Betara (Borno), (North East) and Senator Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) (South South)”.

(NAN)