Muktar Betara has declared his intention to run for the position of speaker
May 9, 2023 10:27 AMMuktar Betara, a member of the house of representatives, has declared his intention to run for the position of the speaker of the 10th assembly.The declaration was attended by other speakership hopefuls, including Idris Wase, deputy speaker; Alhassan Doguwa, majority leader; Yusuf Gagdi, chairperson of the committee on navy; and Sada Soli, chairperson of the committee on water resources.Advertisement“Today is our day for members-elect and former members of the parliament.
“When you have a consensus candidate, the language for consensus is that there have been mass consultations — people go to the table for discussion. There is agreement. In this case, we just saw and are hearing rumours, and speculations that some people have been made consensus candidates. is very sacred. We must be honourable in our action in defence of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
Similarly, Doguwa said the “business” of electing principal officers is solely that of the lawmakers.Advertisement “In a situation where you have some people in whatsoever guise trying to decide our leadership to form our leadership from outside without consulting us, I think that should be seen as a mere failure.“
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