The aspiration of Mr Muktar Betara Aliyu to occupy the exalted seat of the Speaker of the House of Representatives received a major a boost following the resolve of newly elected members of the House to rally support for him in the six geopolitical zones of the country.

The lawmakers drawn from the South West, South East, South-South as well as North West, North East and North Central geopolitical zones yesterday unanimously pledged to work assiduously for the actualisation of his aspiration.

The delegation whichh departed Nnamdi Azikwe international airport, Abuja arrived at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu State at 12 noon aimed at creating awareness on the need to have Betara as the successor of Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila after the inauguration of the 10^th Assembly next month.

The lawmakers led by Mr Ismail Haruna Dabo were drawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP).

Dabo, APC member representing Toro Federal Constituency Bauchi State justified the initiative by saying: “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.

“As you know, we do not want a bully as a leader in the 10^th House of Representatives that is why he is our anointed candidate and we chose to begin awareness from Enugu.

“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 need for others to join the moving train.”

A member of the Group who spoke under anonymity 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 a lawmaker like Honourable Muktar Betara Aliyu to express interest for the position of Number Four Citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“He (Hon. 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, 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 Guardian)

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