Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, said he regrets endorsing Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto State, for the position of Speaker of the House during the 7th National Assembly in 2011. THE GUARDIAN reports.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) had nominated Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu as the preferred candidates for the positions of speaker and deputy.Information Guide Nigeria
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However, Gbajabiamila told the members-elect not to go against the decision of the party on the zoning formula for the leadership of the House of Representatives.
“I stand before you here as a testament to what party loyalty and consistency can do in your life. I have a story to tell, and I am sure everybody has one story or the other to tell. My story may not be unique. I came here on the platform of a party,” Gbajabiamila said.JAMB Portal
“We don’t have independent candidacy in Nigeria. It’s not in our constitution or laws. Perhaps, one day, we will get to that point. But my core belief is that if you come here on the platform of a party, there is a saying all over the world that your party is always supreme.NYSC Portal
“You will disagree with your party just like people will disagree amongst family members, but at the end of the day, the party is an organised structure. Let no one kid you. I am here to offer advice. I have been the pioneer leader of what they call the house project at one time when we installed Tambuwal as the speaker. I regret it.”
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