By Sunday Elijah
A non-governmental organization, Youth for Change Enlightenment and Empowerment Foundation says for the sake of unity and national cohesion, Senator Godswill Akpabio should be the adopted consensus candidate for president of the 10th National Assembly.
Addressing a press conference Monday, in Kaduna, after an emergency meeting
Chairman of the group, Ahmad Muhammad called on Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and Senators-elect to look no further in search of the next Senate President, but to throw their weight behind Senator Akpabio.
“We are all aware of the track records of Senator Godswill Akpabio. He was a two-term governor of Akwa Ibom State where his landmark achievements remain visible for all to see.
“Nigerians must also be reminded that when he served as Minister of Niger Delta, the country recorded the lowest rate of pipeline vandalism and disruption of oil exploration, as a result of respect he commands in the South-South.
“He was also a minority whip of the Senate, where his experience was further boosted as a lawmaker,” he said.
Also speaking, the Secretary of the group, A.E. Adole (Esq.) described Senator Akpabio as a detribalized Nigerian, who does not discriminate between Christians or Muslims, nor regional or ethnic divides.
“In the best interest of our country and the urgent need to carry all from different demographic, social, and religious strata to further unite our diverse people, we should all support Akpabio for the Senate Presidency,” he declared.
They also implored President Muhammadu Buhari and President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider endorsing Akpabio for the Senate Presidency.