New members-elect across the six geopolitical zones of the country have pledged support for the Speakership aspiration of member representing Biu/Bayo/Shani and Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno State, Rt Hon Betara Aliyu, for the 10th House of Representatives.
The members-elect departed Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja for Enugu State at 12 noon to flag off to commence a zone by zone campaign.
The leader of the delegation, Hon. Ismail Haruna Dabo, member representing Toro Federal Constituency Bauchi State said their membership was drawn from across various political parties.
“We are new members-elect from different political parties and irrespective of our party affiliations we have resolved to support Muktar Betara Aliyu.
“In furtherance of his campaign, Hon. Betara who doubles as Chairman, House Committee on Appropriations, has proved to the world that he is capable of leading the over 300 lawmakers.
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“As you know, we do not want a bully as a leader in the 10th House of Representatives that is why he is our annointed candidate and we chose to begin awareness from Enugu,” he said.
He expressed the resolve of the delegation to carry out a zone to zone campaign for Betara.
Other lawmakers who spoke during the meeting, unanimously affirmed that Hon. Muktar Betara Aliyu is suited for the job.
Hon. Dabo said, “The idea is to create more create awareness on the man they believe will lead them to pilot the affairs of the Green Chamber in the next democratic dispensation hence the nesd for others to join the moving train.”
Another member of the group said: “I wish to state categorically that the nationwide solidarity tour which was organised for our political leader and associate, Rt. Hon. Muktar Betara Aliyu, is encouraging and promising.
“So far, we’ve been able to gather all members elect and we will cover virtually all the States across the country. It will be a dream come true.”
“The outpour of support is overwhelming and I can tell report that it is a worthwhile venture and a win-win for all of us, irrespective of the political affiliation, tribe or religion.
“Without mincing words, the solidarity being enjoyed by Rt. Honourable Betara is unprecedented and I think it’s even good for the President-elect and the APC to see such lawmaker to express interest for the position of the number four citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“He (Betara) does not only enjoy the support of the APC members-elect but more importantly the members of the opposition parties are so supportive and ready to go along with him. This is in the bid to pave way for a progressive parliament and country that we will all be proud to call our own and the future generations.
“Insha Allah, the election that will take place during the inauguration may end up being an adoption,” he said.
The leader of the delegation Hon. Ismail Dabo disclosed that the delegation will issue a communiqué at the end of the solidarity tour.