The All Progressives Congress
(APC) says it has no objection to consultations of its members with opposition
over the national assembly leadership.
Reacting to some reports that it
is against its members consulting with the opposition over leadership of the
ninth assembly, Lanre Issa-Onilu, APC publicity secretary, said it is normal
democratic process “to stretch hands across the divides.”
“Let me state that our party has
no objection to such consultations,” he said.
“APC has comfortable majority in
both chambers, therefore; we have the number to produce the leadership.
“But democracy recognises the
importance of the opposition. Especially when you do not have two-third which
would be required at some very critical situations. For us as a ruling party,
we understand that a stable and peaceful National Assembly would enhance our
capacity to deliver more for the people of Nigeria.
“So the party is not averse to
negotiation by Senator Ahmed Lawan and our other senators-elect working to
fulfil the position taken by our party.
“It is important to note that one
of the key considerations for adopting him as the party’s candidate for the
Senate Presidency is his ability to carry everyone along.
“On top of that, the party has
confidence in him not to compromise the progressive ideology of APC. So
clearly, Senator Ahmed Lawan is capable of conducting his negotiations within
the prism of APC’s objectives.”
Issa-Onilu said the party would
soon release zoning arrangements for the principal positions of the incoming
assembly.
“The party will also make its
position clear in the coming days on the principal positions in the house of
representatives,” he said.
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