Press Release!!!


IT'S D-DAY! MEMBERS-ELECT, DON'T SETTLE FOR LESS. VOTE FOR HON TAJUDEEN ABASS/BEN KALU AS SPEAKER, DEPUTY SPEAKER, 10TH ASSEMBLY.


Today, Tuesday, June 13th, is inauguration day for 10th Assembly.
The Coalition of APC Northwest Support Group, is making a passionate appeals to Members-elect, on the need to have a vibrant, committed, and people-centered 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 statements, on election/inauguration Day.

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 Abass and Kalu are a definition of refined leadership.

2. Members-elect should not mortgage the future of their constituents, and the country. The balanced ticket of Hon. Abass and Ben Kalu, is formidable and conscientious. Everyone's should try to upheld it, so it comes to fruition

3. 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.

4. The 9th Assembly, according to many analyst, 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 Abass and Kalu leadership, seamlessly, in line with democratic principle.

5. 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.

6. The subsidy removal has disruption 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. As members-elect vote today, they should be aware that, 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.


13. As Members-elect vote today, they should bear in mind that, there must be a stable country first, before any political actor can reap any political benefits. The stability of a country, rest partly in the legislative duties to complement the Executive. Therefore, Nigeria is in dire need of policy direction, and need a stable legislature. At the moment, the most prepared for such task is Rt Hon Tajudeen Abass/Ben Kalu.

14. We must commend some members of the G-6, particularly Hon. Mukhtar Aliyu Betara and Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, for the spirit of sportsmanship, maturity and patriotism. For agreeing to support Hon. Abass, is a sign of political expediency. We call on other members to follow suit, in the best interest, unity, development and progess of the country.

15. Today, Nigeria's future looks promising, with the new administration of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The vibrant leadership, of the HoR, which can be achieved through the joint ticket of Hon. Abass/ Kalu, will further consolidate the gains made so far, where investors will flock the country.

16. Time for partisanship is over. The interest of the country should supercede any other factors. Because, the task before the 10th Assembly is huge. A united ticket of Hon. Abass/ Kalu guarantees the new vision and resilience in leadership and nation building.

17. It is judgement day today, we urge all Members-elect, to as democrats, demonstrate in practice the principle of internal cohesion by aligning with the ticket of Hon. Abass/Kalu, to make the process flourish.

18. Members-elect, should understand that, The House of Representatives, in all Democracies around the world, is a vibrant arm, which mars or makes a country. In recent times, there has been calls to have a single Legislative arm of government, which is the HoR.
This is a Vote of Confidence. Members should unite and make the House Leadership more alluring. The Hon. Abass/Kalu is sure path to achieve that.

19. By his nature, Hon. Abass is calm, unassuming and charismatic. He won't be vindictive. As Speaker, he will carry along everyone, regardless of party affiliations. Himself ànd Hon. Ben Kalu are team players.

20. Lastly, as members-elect goes to Vote today, they should be reminded that, posterity and history will always be the ultimate judge. Members-elect should see through the goodwill President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is enjoying so far, from Nigerians, and work with him to reposition the country. This can only be achieved with the help and support of a great National Assembly, in which in his wisdom, settled for the people's choice of Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abass and Benjamin Kalu.

Signed
Comrade Auwal Shuaibu Gumel
Convener

Abdullahi Muhammad
Secretary