A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Chief Daniel Chiemezie Okeke, has expressed his views on the zoning arrangement of the leadership positions in the Ninth National Assembly, particularly the Senate.

Speaking with Igbere TV on Tuesday, Chief Okeke, who is also the CEO of Swiss Spirit Hotel, said the APC should do the needful by zoning the Deputy Senate President position to the Southeast, in the interest of fairness, equity and justice.

According to him, the Igbos, being among the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria, deserve to have at least the Deputy Senate Presidency.

He called on President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently zone the Deputy Senate Presidency to the South-East.

Okeke said, “This is the time for the APC led government to prove to Nigerians that we are one Nigeria where equity, fairness and justice is practiced in totality. It is not in contention that we have three major ethnic group in Nigeria, the Hausas, Igbos and Yorubas. Anything short of senate president or deputy senate president for the Igbos would be highly resisted.

“We have always known our dear president to be a man of his word. So with humility and honesty, we urge mr president to do the needful by either zoning the senate or deputy senate president to the South-East.”

Speaking further, Chief Okeke said the Easterners have contributed a lot towards the development of the nation, and should be considered in the country’s leadership, specifically the Ninth Assembly.

He lamented the charade witnessed in the outgoing Eight Assembly, and insisted that Senator-elect Dr. Orji Kalu is needed in the Ninth Assembly leadership to bring sanity to NASS.

While acknowledging the antecedents of Kalu in the political space, the APC scribe urged returning senators and senators-elect to support the former Abia governor, for the sake of building a robust NASS leadership committed to Nigerians.

“His Excellency, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu should be considered as the Senate or Deputy Senate President having won his full constituency in the Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly election.

“Besides, he has the charisma and as an accomplished international businessman, his wealth of experience is highly needed to move the country forward,” he added.

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That's what corrupt Kalu has been hustling for all these while..his asslicking has become legendary. This man is more corrupt than Saraki. 8years in Abia State and nothing to show for.

South yeast are not collecting anything

SE deserves something

Is it Buhari that gives position? Is it no longer by election?
Is this how they have reduced our Red Chamber? Puppets in the hands of Buhari? Even before resumption, they have already sold their rights.

Saraki will be dearly missed. Just like GEJ, Saraki will remind them soon.

Give just like that. These people self

Spoon, Una no go collect

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Wiseandtrue:
It's not for the president to gift any legislative post to anyone!!!

The legislatives is independent and should remain so!!!

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Orji uzo kalu is not fit to become deputy Senate.Someone who is able should take up the mantle.APC members wants to destroy our Chambers, turning SP/Speaker to appointment.We are in hot soup.

Time will tell if the people of Kwara made the right decision, time will tell boya Otoge abi Kotoge!

SOFTENGR:
Is it Buhari that gives position? Is it no longer by election?
Is this how they have reduced our Red Chamber? Puppets in the hands of Buhari? Even before resumption, they have already sold their rights.

Saraki will be dearly missed. Just like GEJ, Saraki will remind them soon.

darren19:

Time will tell if the people of Kwara made the right decision, time will tell boya Otoge abi Kotoge!

Don't get me wrong. Sen. Bukola Saraki might not be the leader of my choice, but in a democracy, it's very shameful when distinguished Senators could lower themselves to become puppets. It's dangerous because it would encourage impunity by the executive. There must be checks and balances.
At least I respect Saraki for being himself and not giving a dime. Nass leadership should be made up of individuals who know their worth. This very important if we want our democracy to thrive.