10th Assembly: Majority Returning as New Members Back Top Lawmaker for Speaker House of Representatives
- Some newly elected members of the House of Representatives have thrown their weight behind the chairman of the House committee on appropriation
- The members-elect have said that Aliyu Betara is the most transparent, vast, and suited for the job at hand
- Some sources within the parliament also said that they have it on good authority that Betara will emerge as the Speaker of the House of Representatives
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The chairman of, the House Committee on Appropriations, Hon Muktar Aliyu Betara, is the preferred aspirant for the position of Speaker in the 10th National Assembly, according to multiple sources.
Betara, a fifth-timer in the House of Representatives, is said to be the overwhelming choice of the majority of the returning and new members.
Legit.ng gathers that the preference for the Borno lawmaker is hinged on his experience, competence, and accomplishments in the House of Representatives.
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Sources within the parliament said that the lawmaker representing Biu/Bayo/Shani and Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency is considered the most transparent, vast, and suited for the job at hand.
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A source said:
"Betara is hailed for his excellence, diligence, and capacity. He has excelled in all assignments including as the Chairman of the House Committee on Defence.
"He is known for his critical decision-making and crisis management skills in the House. His legislative interests include Youth and Women Empowerment, Developmental Governance, Health, Education, Social, and National Security, as well as providing equal opportunities.
"A man with an impeccable character with a track record of excellence, integrity, and commitment to the interest of Nigerians. He represents a new era with an incredible agenda to improve the living conditions of the common man. He is a unifier and detribalized Nigerian.
"No surprise he has the support of the majority of the lawmakers elected. We have it on good authority that he will emerge as the Speaker."
A four-term legislator who doesn't want his name in print said his colleagues are against the plot by Governor Nyesom Wike and Femi Gbajabiamila to impose their candidates.
He said:
"We are aware of the plots. Of course, the Rivers State governor has his interest. Gbaja too has his. In fact, they are trying to foist their cronies on us.
"However, we are united on this. Betara is the consensus choice. The man doesn't need to be packaged, he doesn't need the so-called godfathers. He has done enough in the last 16 years. He merits our trust."
Real Reason Orji Kalu Cannot Become Next Senate President Finally Emerges
The ambition of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has been faced with a major threat from a former southeast lawmaker.
The lawmaker who represented Abia North senatorial district in the 8th Assembly, Mao Ohuabunwa, said Kalu should not be given the Senate president's seat because he has pending cases with the EFCC.
Ohuabunwa, further said the two-time governor of Abia state has nothing good to offer his people with such a powerful position.
Senate Presidency: Long-serving senator declares ambition
Meanwhile, the race for the Senate presidential seat has reached a fever pitch ahead of the May 29 transition of the 10th national assembly.
Senator Ali Ndume of Borno State officially joined the race making him one of the big names vying for the coveted position.
His declaration makes it the second time he would declare interest in the number one seat at the red chambers.
Source: Legit.ng
