The Honorable Benjamin Kalu made the decision to withdraw from the race for Speaker of the 10th National Assembly on Tuesday.
He did, however, mention that he will run for Deputy Speaker.
While seeking the role of Speaker, Kalu thanked his supporters.
Since the South East hasn’t had a Speaker in 40 years, he thought the position would be beneficial to the area.
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He did, however, add that he has accepted the nomination for Deputy Speaker and is dedicated to the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s rule.
This comes after the APC’s National Working Committee (NWC) proposed him as the party’s Deputy Speaker.
He expressed his gratitude to the party’s leadership for the nomination and pledged to back the organization’s objectives in the 10th Assembly.
Kalu also expressed gratitude to South East stakeholders for their efforts and encouraged supporters to accept the party’s decision.
The statement released by the lawmaker reads, “I wish to extend my gratitude and appreciation to all who have tirelessly supported my candidacy for the Speakership position of the 10th Assembly. I believed this position was ideal for the Southeast region, as it has not produced a Speaker in the last 40 years.
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“However, as a firm believer in Party supremacy, I have decided to withdraw my candidacy for the Speakership Position and fully accept the nomination for the position of Deputy Speaker of the 10th Assembly in line with the directives of our Party the All Progressives Congress (APC). This decision aligns with the Party’s commitment to fairness, equity, and inclusiveness in all of its leadership selection processes.”
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