June 09, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, charged members-elect of the 10th National Assembly to work together and ensure that they choose good leaders for both chambers after their inauguration.
The President gave the charge on Thursday, when he met with the members-elect of the 10th National Assembly at the State House Conference Centre of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Speaking to newsmen after the meeting, the member-elect for the Ningi/Warji Federal constituency in Bauchi State, Adamu Ranga, said President Tinubu did not express support for any of the candidates vying for the senate or House leadership but called for a united front.
He said, “Mr President spoke to the general assembly, both Senate and the House of Representatives, in order to ensure that we have a solid government. Second he emphasised that he will perform an open-door policy for everybody.
“Whoever wants to see him can see him without any hindrance and whatever you want to discuss with him, he will give you that privilege to discuss.
“Thirdly, he said we should put our constituency first since we are here to represent them. He mentioned that he wants the Senate and the House to cooperate to elect good leaders.”
Also speaking, member-elect for Enugu East/Isiuzo Federal Constituency, Prof Paul Nnamchi, said President Tinubu appealed to lawmakers to uphold national interest.
“He appealed that we should forget about party politics and face national interest. That was the major part of his speech. He didn’t mention anybody’s name to be voted for. Maybe he is appealing, but I didn’t hear anybody’s name”, he added.
The meeting was one of several engagements between the President and lawmakers even ahead of June 13 inauguration of the 10th National Assembly.
Among the attendees were former Governor of Akwa Ibom and front-runner in the Senate Presidency race, Godswill Akpabio, former governors of Ebonyi, Dave Umahi and Edo, Adams Oshiomhole.
Others included Speakership contender, Tajudeen Abbas, Osita Izunaso, Sani Bello, Aliyu Wammako, amongst others.
However, former Zamfara State Governor, Abdul’Aziz Yari and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Wase, reportedly absent.
