“You’re Not the Speaker Yet” – APC National Chairman Adamu Tells Abbas During Visit

Tajudeen Abbas, the All Progressives Congress (APC) preferred candidate for Speaker of the House of Representatives, received a firm reminder from the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, during a recent visit to the APC National Secretariat in Abuja.

According to reports, Adamu clarified that Abbas is currently a candidate for the speakership, not the speaker, as some have claimed.

Adamu emphasized that several candidates for the position of speaker have approached him and the National Working Committee (NWC) for assistance.

He clarified the procedure for assuming the speakership, emphasizing that Abbas would officially become a speaker on the day of the President-elect and Commander-in-Chief of the 10th National Assembly’s proclamation.

Adamu stated that the speaker’s appointment would be determined by an election overseen by the Clerk of the National Assembly.

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While thanking Abbas for his visit, Adamu emphasized the importance of continuing consultations and discussions to ensure a satisfactory resolution for the National Assembly leadership positions.

He acknowledged the presence of other candidates for Senate President and Speaker of the House and wished them luck.

“I want to make one correction so that we are not misrepresented,” Adamu said. Several of you have mentioned Hon. Abbas as the speaker. Please remember that he is one of the candidates. On the day of the proclamation, he will become a speaker.

“The laws that govern that office are very clear, and he will earn it on the day of the proclamation by the president and commander in chief of the 10th National Assembly.”

“An election will be held by the Clerk of the National Assembly.” There is no other choice but to vote.

“That nomenclature becomes most appropriate when he comes out of that election and they raise his hand, and when he is sworn in by the speaker.” Wait. “Keep up the good work,” he said.

“After reporting to the National Working Committee, I reported our deliberations with the President-elect and leaders such as the Vice President-elect, Senate President, Speaker; my humble self, the National Chairman of the Party, my deputy north, deputy south, and the National Secretary of the Party.”

“It was clear in our declaration that there is a need for additional and improved consultations so that we can talk as much as possible to massage political egos and end up with what we want with National Assembly leadership in both Chambers.”

“We have received all of the other candidates for Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives.” “I wish you the best of luck on behalf of my colleagues,” Adamu said.

In his remarks, Abbas praised Adamu for his influential role in ensuring the party’s victory and the election of the President-elect.

He promised to protect the interests of the party, the government, and the Nigerian people. Before the June 13 leadership election, Abbas urged Adamu and the NWC to use their positions to bring all contestants to the table for constructive dialogue and unity.

In a press conference, Abbas reaffirmed the party’s decision on his candidature, claiming that no changes had occurred to his knowledge.

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He emphasised their commitment to reaching out and making the necessary efforts to ensure a unified and harmonious National Assembly.