Speakership: Tinubu meets G-7 member three times in three days

President Bola Tinubu met Yusuf Gagdi, a member of the G-7, a group of aspirants who were dissatisfied with the All Progressives Congress’ endorsement of Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu for Speaker and Deputy Speaker, respectively.

According to Gagdi, this was his third meeting with Tinubu in three days as part of the President’s interventions in the crisis caused by the APC’s 10th National Assembly leadership zoning plan.

Gagdi, who represents the Pankshin/Kanye/Kanam Federal Constituency in Plateau State in the House, made the announcement on his official Twitter account.

The outcome of the “deep discussions and consultations” would be announced soon, according to the lawmaker.

“Within the last 72 hours, I have visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu three (3) times at the Presidential Villa on one-on-one meetings that totaled more than one hour,” Gagdi tweeted. The discussions are about my ambition to become Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, as well as the issue of leadership in the 10th Assembly.

“I am grateful to Mr. President for this honour and one-of-a-kind display of love for me and the good people of the Pankshin/Kanake/Kanam Federal Constituency.”

“I appeal to my supporters, particularly my honourable colleagues, to remain calm while I am in deep discussions and consultations with my fellow aspirants and some national leaders.”

“An official statement will be issued in this regard following all deliberations.” Thank you, Mr. President and my father.”