Senate presidency: South West, Yobe senators endorse Lawan
Chairman, Senate Committee on Public Accounts,, Alhaji Ahmed Lawan, yesterday got the nod of the Southwest and Yobe caucuses of the incoming 8th Senate to run its affairs for the next four years.
Lawan, Senator Bukola Saraki and Senator George Akume are the leading candidates in the race to succeed Senator David Mark.
The Yobe State Senate caucus leader, Alhaji Bukar Abba Ibrahim, said in a statement in Abuja that the endorsement was made on behalf of the people and government of Yobe State.
Bukar, a former governor of the State, said Lawan possesses the required qualities, character and the frame of mind to make a qualitative Senate President.
He described Lawan as “energetic, hardworking and possessing progressive values.”
“Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan has demonstrated clear commitment to progressive values. He is energetic and hardworking and he has what it takes to lead the 8th Assembly,” Bukar added, noting that his cognate experience places him above his peers.
The Yobe caucus asked for the support of the other parts of the Northeastern and the generality of the senators for Lawan.
Twelve Senators (old and new) from the Southwest are also backing Lawan, it was gathered yesterday.
Their decision was said to have been taken following consultations and meetings with Lawan on his aspiration.
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