Press Release


10th NASS, SPEAKERSHIP: A VOTE FOR ABASS/KALU, IS A VOTE FOR UNITY, DEVELOPMENT & PROSPERITY.

15 REASONS WHY THE HON.ABASS KALU/ TICKET REMAINS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COUNTRY.


As the day for the inauguration of the 10th Assembly draws nearer, the Coalition of APC Northwest Support Group, has step up sensitization, mobilization and engagement, on the need to have a vibrant, committed and independent 10th Assembly.

The Coalition of APC Northwest Support Group, is keenly watching over the situation. As a group with equal stake in the development of democratic values, in Nigeria, it is imperative that we make the following pronouncements:

1. The only pathway to the realization of Mr President's Renewed Hope, is through an assertive leadership of the 10th Assembly. The duo of Hon.Abass and Kalu are a definition of refined leadership.

2. While every aspirant has the inalienable right to vie for any position, at this juncture, it would be counterproductive to have a divided and divergent interest. It will be politically expedient to lock horns, and jettison whatever interest other aspirations have, to unite and help produce a vibrant leadership, by supportive and voting the duo of Hon. Abass and Kalu.

3. Rt. Hon Tajudeen Abass, has whatever it takes to be speaker of the 10th National Assembly. Having come from the region which gave the APC the highest number of votes of 2,652,824, it became imperative and justifiable to do so, morally and politically. Hon. Abbas, is a senior ranking Member with the most Bill passed.

4. Hon Benjamin Kalu, candidate for Deputy Speaker, from South-East is a resourceful and vibrant parliamentarian. Having come from the South East, his choice for DS, will address the issue of inclusiveness, marginalization, faith ànd balance of political power.

5. In a representative democracy, citizens bank on their representatives for true democratic dividends, both Hon. Abass and Kalu had demonstrated their parliamentary prowess at different times, both in and out of the chamber.

6. Calmness and strategic, are some unique features of leadership. Hon Abbas, despite his calm disposition, is a wily and calculative parliamentarian, with years of experience as an academic and researcher.

7. The 9th Assembly, according to Senator Ali Ndume, was a rubber stamp pack of yes men.
While the independence of the Assembly is critical to the overall development of the country, the president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a known Democract, will engage and work in harmony with Hon Abass and Kalu leadership, seamlessly, in line with democratic principle.

8. Both Hon. Abass and Kalu, as democrats will be engaging, transparent and have an all- inclusive 10th Assembly. The ability to unite, and bring on board different groups and interest will be the hallmark of their leadership, for purpose of stability and progess of the country.

9. The subsidy removal has disrupted livelihoods, a vibrant leadership of the House of Representatives, of the 10th Assembly, under Hon. Abass and Kalu, will definitely chart a path to speedily bring succour and find a solution to alleviate the pains every Reps would want his constituents to enjoy.

10. Hon. Abass and Kalu, won't be a puppet, or run a lackluster 10th Assembly, HoR. The duo are independent minded parliamentarians, whose service will be to the generality of Nigerians, whom they consider their constituents.

11. Due to the diversity of the country, the need for balance and inclusiveness would have been addressed, when the duo of Abass and Kalu take over the mantle of leadership at the 10th Assembly, HoR.

12. In constitutional and representational Democracies the world over, the House of Representatives, has been the most fierce and engaging legislative branch, who always stand up for the common man. The duo of Hon. Abass and Kalu understands the enormity of the tasks ahead.

13. In all political contestations, there are bound to be winners and those who do not have their way. For a fact, both Hon. Abass and Kalu, are not vindictive. We certainly won't have a Win-lose scenario in the 10th HoR.

14. Most Members-elect, in a way, has a covenant with their constituents for a robust lawmaking and representation.
To achieve that, there must be a vibrant leadership of the HoR, which every Member has a moral and constitutional mandate to choose the Hon. Abass and Kalu, leadership.

15. Campaigns are over, the Asiwaju led government has hit the ground running. The NASS should not be seen as impediment to the progress, and gains made so far. It is a duty of all members to respect and appreciate the fact, Nigeria's interest is over and above anyone's, and therefore should work to produce a team that will meet the expectations of their constituents, Nigerians and the world at large. And such leadership, without doubt, is the mold of Hon. Tajudeen Abass and Benjamin Kalu.


Lastly, posterity and history will judge everyone for choices, actions and inaction. As Members-elect goes to the polls on Tuesday, they should bear in mind, the soul and pulse of the country is in their hands, the trust and burden on their shoulder.
A Vote for Hon Abbas Tajudeen and Ben Kalu, is indeed a vote for recalibration and Renewed Nigeria. We all dream of.

Signed
Com. Auwal Shuaibu Gumel
Coordinator

Abdullahi Muhammad
Secretary