Bearly two weeks to the inauguration of the 8th National Assembly, youths under the aegis of All Progressive Congress North Central and North West Youths said they are throwing their weight behind the candidacy of Hon. Yakubu Dogara as the next Speaker.
Loading ...In a separate statement issued in Abuja yesterday, by the North-central youth Chairman Comrade Suleman Ahmed and secretary Pius Garba, while Comrade Mohammed Musa signed for the North-west zone, stated that Hon. Dogara over the years has garnered experience which will according to the them benefit the nation if elected speaker of the 8th National Assembly.
Dogara who represent Bogoro/Dass/ Tafawa Balewa constituency in the lower chamber is one of the strong contenders to the seat of speakership.
Other contenders include minority leader, Femi Gbajabiamila, Hon. Jubril Abdulmumini
The group said that Dogara’s track records as a ranking legislator was an asset and needed to tapped.
The statement read in parts “We the APC North Central and North West Youths wish to lend our voice in support of this democratic icon.
According to the Northern youths, if the next 8th green chamber is allowed to be led by the Dogara, the nation would see the difference.
“Once again with barely two weeks away from the chambers inauguration , we wish the entire world to know why we are throwing our weight in support of this great gentle politician, who does know the barrier between Christians and other religion, his track records as a legislator over the years in and out have proven his capacity to harness resources for our collective use.”
