The senator representing Delta
Central Senatorial District, Ovie Omo-Agege, has said that he is the most
qualified candidate for the office of the Deputy Senate president at the 9th
Senate.
Omo-Agege, who is currently
participating in a two-week induction programme being organised by the National
Assembly management for members and senators- elect at the Transcorp Hilton,
Abuja, said he will soon declare for the position, following calls and pressure
from his colleagues.
He said the position for the DSP
has been zoned to the south south by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)
which controls majority in the Senate, saying, he would use the opportunity to
restore the greatness of the Nigerian government.
The lawmaker who is visibly seen
lobbying colleagues at the event, said with his position, he will fairly ensure
that all Nigerians irrespective of where they come from, partake in the
envisaged change.
Information obtained on Tuesday
from the secretariat of his campaign organization in Transcorp Hilton quoted
Omo-Agege as saying, the Senate would partner with the executive, “to speedily
move our country to the next level and deliver the people.”
He said: “There is no doubt that
our nation faces huge problems of insecurity, unemployment, infrastructural
deficit and corruption.
“The men and women of the 9th
Senate are up to this challenge, provided, we remain committed to working for
the good of the people.”
The lawmaker said he was prepared
to work with everyone in the 9th Senate as a confidant and partner, adding
that, the upper chamber will serve the people better in the discharge of its
duties in check and balances without antagonising with the executive while
maintaining its independence.
Recall that Omo-Agege had
restated that his re-election victory in the February 23 National Assembly poll
remains valid and legitimate.
Omo-Agege said this on Saturday,
March 30 in a statement by Godwin Anaughe, his senior special assistant,
communications and strategy, in Abuja.
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