Four of his co-contestants for the position have pulled out of the race for him ,The Nation gathered yesterday.The battle for the Senate Presidency remains a three-way affair for Dr. Ahmad Lawan, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Alhaji Danjuma Goje and a former Senate Leader, Alhaji Ali Ndume.
“About three weeks to the election of principal officers, most PDP lawmakers-elect are still awaiting directive on who to vote for. Instead of losing out, some of them have decided to align with Gbajabiamila to be in good stead for the House politics. “Take the case of Bago, he does not enjoy the backing of Governor Abubakar Sani Bello and all members-elect from Niger State. His best bet is to face the reality of the futility of his aspiration.
“We are always broader in our perspectives. Of the 12 Speakers we have had six were Christians and six were Muslims. They all came on merit without religious imputations.
femigbaja Good
femigbaja Sure about that
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
9th NASS: Why Gbajabiamila/Wase Should Lead RepsAs the race for the leadership of the 9th National Assembly hots up, a cheering and delightful news of a pact between two leading contenders to the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and Mohammed Idris Wase came in. According to the reports, the duo came to agreement to work […]
Source: LeadershipNGA - 🏆 4. / 77 Read more »
NASS Leadership: I won’t bribe my colleagues to become Speaker — OlatunbosunHonourable Olajide Olatunbosun represents Atisbo/SakiEast/Saki West Federal Constituency of Oyo State in the House of Representatives on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Source: vanguardngrnews - 🏆 5. / 75 Read more »
NASS LEADERSHIP: I won’t bribe my colleagues to become Speaker — Olatunbosun - Vanguard NewsThe National Assembly, most especially the House of Representatives where I belong, needs good quality leadership- a Nigerian that can unite members of the House across political divides and also unite Nigerians in general regardless of their ethnic and religious beliefs. vanguardngr Do you mean some people are doing that?
Source: vanguardngrnews - 🏆 5. / 75 Read more »
9th NASS leadership: Amaechi reveals region Buhari will support to produce Speaker - Daily Post NigeriaA former Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Mr Amaechi Nwoha, has expressed optimism that President Muhammadu Buhari will give his backing to a Ni
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »
Our Expectations Of A New National Assembly And Its Leadership By Peter Claver Oparah | Sahara ReportersOur Expectations Of A New nassnigeria And Its Leadership By Peter Claver Oparah So in a new NASS and NASS leadership, the expectation of Nigerians is that a NASS leadership that is less acrimonious and combative will serve the general... READ MORE:
Source: SaharaReporters - 🏆 9. / 63 Read more »
Buhari Breaks Ramadan Fast With Saraki, Dogara, Other NASS LeadersBuhari Breaks Ramadan Fast With Saraki, Dogara, Other NASS Leaders. This is a warning to all blind loyalist of politicians that regardless of their media difference they always meet behind close doors to settle themselves. lets focus more on our personal and national development rather than looking at either APC, PDP or whatever party See them Watch the space.
Source: channelstv - 🏆 7. / 63 Read more »
NASS member-elect calls for decentralisation of police to tackle insecurity - Vanguard NewsTHE elected member of the House of Representatives for Ikpoba Okha/Egor federal Constituency of Edo state, Hon Jude Ise-Idehen, yesterday urged the federal government to decentralize the police force to effectively combat the rising cases of serious crimes across the country that have resulted into loss of lives and properties.
Source: vanguardngrnews - 🏆 5. / 75 Read more »
Power Outage Stalls Ebonyi NASS Election Tribunal SittingHearing to the petition filled at the National Assembly election petition tribunal sitting in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital Monday witnessed a major setback following power outage which lasted for several hours at the State Judicial Complex Abakaliki venue of the tribunal. The tribunal room which was today filled to its capacity with hundreds of […]
Source: LeadershipNGA - 🏆 4. / 77 Read more »
Power outage stalls Ebonyi NASS election tribunal sitting - Premium Times NigeriaA power outage at the Ebonyi State Judiciary Headquarters on Monday forced the National Assembly election petition tribunal to adjourn sitting in Abakaliki.
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »
8th Nass: Saraki’s Glorious Exit As Senate PresidentIn less than a month from now, Dr. Bukola Saraki will take a bow from the Senate as its president after a tortuous and eventful four-year reign. And unless the expected happens, Saraki may not be too visible in the Nigerian power equation both in his home state of Kwara and at the national level, […]
Source: LeadershipNGA - 🏆 4. / 77 Read more »
Power Outage Stalls Ebonyi NASS Election Tribunal SittingHearing to the petition filled at the National Assembly election petition tribunal sitting in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital today witnessed a major setback following power outage which lasted for several hours at the State Judicial Complex Abakaliki venue of the tribunal. The tribunal room which was today filled to its capacity with hundreds of […]
Source: LeadershipNGA - 🏆 4. / 77 Read more »