A group, ‘Northern Youth Forum For Good Governance’ has called on G7, the group of aggrieved caapirants for the Speakership of the 10th House of Representatives not to divide the House and support the All Progressives Congress (APC) concensus candidate, Abbas Tajuddeen.
The group made the call at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday.
Addressing the Press conference, the President of the group, Abdullahi Bilal said, they are aware and concerned by the discontent that greeted the nomination of Tajudeen Abbass by the APC as the concensus candidate for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
According to the group, of more concern was the strong opposition put forward by the G7 group which has already divided the House ahead of the inauguration.
“As stakeholders in the Nigerian project for democracy and good governance, we are constrained to lend our voice to the debate on the Speakership of the Federal House of Representatives.
“While it is within their rights to express displeasure over the choice of Hon. Tajudeen Abass, they must understand that it’s only a united house that can stand; hence the need for all parties should support the candidature of Hon. Tajudeen Abbas.
“As stakeholders of the party, it is incumbent that the G7 members act on the decision of the party in a bid to ensure that members of the opposition party do not undermine the APC.
“The Northern Forum for Good Governance is also using this medium to reach out to members elect to support Hon Tajudeen Abass in his ambition. Undoubtedly, he is one of the most experienced hands in the House of Representatives.
His contributions on the floor have been noteworthy, and his leadership of various committees under his purview has also been top-notch. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas is a bridge-builder who understands the strategic importance of the House of Representatives in the country’s socioeconomic development.
“Given that Hon Tajudeen Abass has the endorsement of the President-Elect, we wish to use this medium to appeal to the G7 and other members-elect to see the reason behind the choice of Hon Tajudeen Abass.
“The APC must stay united at the risk of allowing some dramatic outcomes during the elections of principal officers in the House of Representatives. The decision to endorse Hon Tajudeen Abbass is in the party’s best interest and not the fact that he is the most suitable candidate for the Speaker of the House of Representatives position”.
