Romanus Ugwu, Abuja
The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Borno State have appealed to the senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Mohammed Ali Ndume, to contest the president of the 9th Senate, arguing that he is more qualified than any other senator.
Addressing newsmen in Abuja, the spokesperson of the stakeholders, Dauda Danladi, said they are convinced that Senator Ndume possesses all the qualities and requirements to hold the office, premising their appeal on the fact that the North East geo-political zone, where he hails from gave the president the second highest vote cast.
“We first wish to congratulate Nigerians for the successful conduct of a credible, free and fair 2019 general elections. At this critical moment of our quest for credible leadership, we give glory to God Almighty for the emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. We congratulate your Excellences.
He said there is no doubt the 9th National Assembly has a critical role to play if government is to actualise all its developmental projects, programmes and policies that would propel Nigeria into the industrialised world in the near future. Hence, a cooperative partnership-driven national assembly that would support, encourage and work with the executive to accelerate the achievement of socio-economic objectives of the government cannot be overemphasised.
“It is in this regard that we, the concerned citizens of Borno, are coming forward to urge Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume to contest for the office of the senate president in the 9th national assembly. We are convinced that senator Ndume possesses all the qualities and requirements to hold the office of the senate president, being a loyal party man and a ranking senator.
“He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2003 and 2007, and held the position of minority leader of the house of representatives from 2007-2011. He has been in the senate since 2011, representing Borno south senatorial district with distinction.
“Our plea for the senator to seek for the office of the senate president is premised on the fact that the North East geo-political zone, where he hails from, gave the president the second highest votes cast.