Ibe Osonwa, a member of the Labour Party (LP) who was elected to the 10th House of Representatives, has said he may run for speaker of the 10th Assembly.
Osonwa, who was chosen to represent the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia in the 10th assembly, made this statement on Friday during a courtesy visit from the South-East Young Professionals, a pressure organization from his region.
The incoming lawmakers believe that there is a probability that he may run for speaker.
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He said: “We are taking everything into consideration while speaking to the leadership of the House and the South-East caucus.
“This is a moving sand. No positions have been taken. We do not get to elect the speaker until June 13.
“While the Constitution does not recognise ranking members but the House Standing Rules does, we will consult to know what our issues are.
“We are going to embark on a mission of national integration. Diversity should not be our weak point but our strength and we must harness it.”
The Abia lawmaker pledged to draft measures and motions that would prioritize security, stating that the safety of people and their property came first.
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He added that if Nigeria advanced technologically, there were countless opportunities.
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