Ahead of Tuesday’s election of presiding officers of the 10th Assembly, the former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Hon. Yekini Nabena, has further advanced reasons why the Niger Delta should produce the next Senate President.
Commending the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday evening that led to the withdrawal from the race of two major contenders for the position of Speaker in the 10th Assembly, Nabena stressed the need for religious harmony for the peace and progress of the country.
In a statement on Monday in Abuja, Nabena said: “For the sake of equity, justice and fairness, I will appeal to all the Senators-elect to rally around Akpabio to emerge the next President.
