The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives Tuesday in Abuja urged its members to let national interest influence their choice of speaker of the 9th house.
The caucus in its Sallah message urged the members to support and vote any of Mohammed Umaru Bago, Femi Gbajabiamila, John Dyegh, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha and others they may choose for the speakership position.
However, the caucus cautioned the lawmakers against being lure into taking wrong decision for selfish purposes instead urged them to take into consideration the welfare of the people and a realistic growth of democracy in the country.
The message, which was signed by the minority leader of the House, Hon Leo Ogor on Tuesday said: “While the nation looks forward to the inauguration of the 9th National Assembly, the PDP house caucus is leaving no stone unturned in furtherance of its resolute determination to proactively decide the final outcome of the ongoing contest for leadership of the House in ways that would ultimately ensure that the people’s will ultimately prevails.
“While we further our unflinching commitment to the principles and ethos of democracy, the PDP house caucus has endorsed its members’ decision to work with speakership aspirants from the ruling party, thereby allowing all who feel thus inclined, the freedom to attend all meetings, participate in campaigns, strategy sessions and other activities of any speakership aspirant of their choice.”
“While the PDP house caucus has taken the decision with clear focus on the national interest as well as the future strategic goals of our party, we are not unaware that a few may unfortunately feel inclined to go overboard, nibbling dangerously at carrots dangled before them without adequately heeding appropriate guidelines.
“Nonetheless, such risks have to be taken occasionally as part of sacrifice for the national interest – an overriding consideration for us in our great party.
“The PDP house caucus wishes all Muslims across Nigeria and the entire world, the infinite grace and enduring mercies of Almighty Allah on this joyous occasion of Eid El Fitri.”
“Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives heartily felicitate with all our Muslim brothers and sisters in the National Assembly and across the entire length and breadth of our great country, Nigeria as they celebrate Eid El Fitri”, the statement said.
