Kayode Odunaro writes that the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress made a good choice in former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio, as President of the
writes that the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress made a good choice in former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio, as President of the Senate of the 10th National Assembly.
It is therefore not surprising that the struggle and politics of electing the presiding officers would not only be fierce but intriguing from whatever dynamics and factors that shaped the struggle in times past. In what was a definitive position that has shaped the race, APC NWC zoned the President of the Senate to South-South, with Senator Akpabio as its preferred candidate and the Deputy Senate President was zoned to North West with Senator Jubrin Barau as its preferred candidate.
Some that are against the seeming zoning arrangement voiced opinions that not enough consultation was done to carry all stakeholders along on the thinking of the ruling APC and the President.But graciously, majority of stakeholders, including those of opposition political parties and governments, are in complete alignment with the position of APC, particularly the uncommon Senator Akpabio- Senator Barau joint ticket.
To further show the merit and strength of the Stability Group, at least three former President of the Senate aspirants namely Senators Ali Ndume, Senator Dave Umahi and Senator Barau succumbed to the wisdom of the President and APC with Senator Umahi becoming the Chairman of the group’s campaign organization and Senator Ndume as the Director General.
As it is, many other governors like that of Ogun, Yobe, Gombe and Oyo and governors-elect like Kano are awaiting the visit of the Stability Group to openly declare their support for the joint ticket of Akpabio-Barau. Among the many legacies of Akpabio that endures are the International Stadium in Uyo, the Ibom Specialist Hospital, the first concentric flyover in Akwa Ibom, the Akwa Ibom Airport, New Governor’s Office and Governor and Deputy Governor’s Lodges, free and compulsory education for all residents at primary and secondary levels, 1000 kilometers of dualized roads and free medical treatment for pregnant women, children and the aged.
Pound for pound in terms of cognate background and public service records, Akpabio’s over 36 years at the Bar as a lawyer, service and experience as a commissioner, state chief executive for eight years, service as a parliamentarian and a parliamentary leader, service in the federal executive council and variegated experiences of politics at the highest level in the two leading political parties of the nation, places him far ahead of his competitors, if his colleagues are interested in hiring...
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