The All Progressives Congress (APC), South Korea chapter has appealed to senators-elect across political parties to prioritise equity, justice, inclusiveness, and fairness as guiding principle in the selection of its leadership.
The APC diaspora members in a communique after a meeting in Seoul, Korea South, expressed happiness over the nation’s four years of democratic journey, with inauguration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Vice President Kashim Shetima as well as 28-newly elected state governors. It charged elected political leaders on good governance, democracy dividends and improved service delivery to citizens.
The diaspora group had, in April, endorsed Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu for Senate president.
A statement, yesterday by the party’s South Korea Chairman, Yuccee Uwah, appealed to the senators-elect to toe the path of justice, equity and fairness by supporting the emergence of the two-time former Abia governor.
The statement highlighted Kalu’s contributions to the strengthening of the party in the South East and the entire country, adding that the Senate chief whip possessed the required exposure and competence to lead his colleagues in the Senate, if they offered him their support.
“As we await inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, we appeal to senators-elect and House of Representatives members-elect to place national interests ahead of other considerations. It is a truism that democracy thrives on a tripod of equity, justice, and inclusiveness, and these are irreducible minimums. The 2023 elections have come and gone; winners declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
“It is incumbent for members of the National Assembly to approach selection of its leaders with all sense of responsibility by voting for competence and credible leadership, prioritising equity, justice, and inclusivity.
Globally, governments and parliaments’ decisions aim to advance equity, justice, and inclusiveness. Therefore, as Nigeria aspires to build a strong and virile democracy in our dear country, as the representatives of the Nigerian people, the decisions you will make affect, generations yet unborn.
“The APC Korea, therefore, notes that having review political developments in Nigeria it is imperative that Nigerian Senate votes for Kalu, the current chief whip, whom it argued possess huge democratic credential to merit the position, given his extensive leadership experience in private sector, public administration, and political leadership.
“The former governor of Abia State and a founding member of a national political movement in Nigeria, Kalu has the required exposure and competence to lead his colleagues in the Senate, if they offer him their support.
