Governor Dave Umahi of
Ebonyi state has endorsed Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila as Speaker of the House
of Representatives in the coming 9th Assembly.
The Cable reports that
Governor Umahi who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party received the All
Progressives Congress’ (APC) lawmaker at the government house in Abakaliki on
Tuesday, May 21.
Gbajabiamila was
accompanied by some lawmakers, including Abdulmumin Jibrin, spokesman of his
campaign to solicit the support of Umahi.
The governor urged the
lawmaker to carry everyone along in spite of party differences.
Umahi said: “This visit is
the first of its kind and that’s the way it should be; we should deemphasise
party affiliation because it is capable of denying us the development we needed
as we continue to define everything along that line.”
“That is why we should
pursue whatever that can tie us together. When you get there, let’s de-emphasis
party affiliation, let’s work for the country because no section can do it
alone, we need one another for the survival of this country.”
Governor Umahi said since
the south-east does not enjoy a majority status in the legislature, it is only
reasonable for it to align with other regions.
He said: “I can assure you
that there’s little the (south-east) region can do but align with the majority
but your consultation is welcoming because it shows that other parties have
something to offer.
“People may want to ask
what is in it for south-east in all of this because key leadership positions
have eluded the region, but I believe if you can’t beat them, join them because
we don’t have majority and there’s little we can do if we pull out.
“We need to realise that
south-east is an integral part of this country and must be carried along. It
takes two tango and we have a brighter future together.”
Meanwhile, Legit.ng
previously reported that there were indications that some northern elements are
plotting against the election of Hon Femi Gbajabiamila in his speakership bid.
According to a source, the
plot might not be unconnected with a political storm gathering against the
national leader of the APC and Gbajabiamila’s political godfather, Senator
Ahmed Bola Tinubu.
The combination of zoning
and godfather apron attachment is reportedly threatening the lawmaker’s chances
in the North.
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