EKO HOT BLOG reports that the youth wing of Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the Northwest region, has publicly declared its support for Godswill Akpabio and Barau Jibrin as their preferred candidates for the positions of Senate President and Deputy Senate President, respectively.
The group believes that the selection of Akpabio, a representative from the South South region, and Jibrin, from the Northwest, will contribute to national unity and instill confidence in party members across Nigeria.
Citing their extensive experience and remarkable achievements, the youth wing highlighted the suitability of both Senators for the leadership roles in the Senate.
Abdulhamid Umar Moh’d, the Northwest APC Youths Leader, stated in a released statement that Akpabio and Jibrin have garnered widespread acceptance nationwide due to their significant contributions to the party’s victory in the recent elections.
“The choice of Akpabio and Jibrin is highly appropriate as they both made significant contributions to ensure Tinubu’s election win,” said Moh’d.
He further emphasized Akpabio’s sacrifice of his own presidential ambitions to support Bola Tinubu, and Jibrin’s instrumental efforts in securing the APC’s victory in the Northwest region.
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Moh’d underscored the strategic importance of their respective regions, noting that the Southsouth region provided the second-highest number of votes for the party, closely trailing the Southwest region, which is the home region of the President-elect.
Furthermore, the Northwest region emerged as the leading vote contributor in the northern part of the country, with Kano State consistently delivering the highest number of votes for the APC in every election since the party’s establishment.
The youth leader advocated for experienced leaders who are prepared to support President-elect Tinubu’s agenda, stating, “We need pan-Nigerians who have been tested and trusted, proven worthy of integrity, character, and prudent management to lead the Senate. Hence, the choice of Akpabio and Jibrin.”
Considering that the President-elect and Vice President-elect hail from the Southwest and Northeast regions, respectively, Moh’d proposed that the Senate President’s position be zoned to the Southsouth region and the Deputy Senate President’s position to the Northwest region, highlighting that both Akpabio and Jibrin are seasoned and capable lawmakers.
The endorsement by the APC youth wing in the Northwest region signifies a growing consensus within the party regarding the suitable candidates for key leadership positions in the Senate.
As the party prepares for the inauguration of the new government, the support of influential party members, especially the youth, holds significance in shaping the future leadership structure of the Senate.
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