The spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has highlighted why he deserves to be the next Speaker of the House in the 10th National Assembly.
Kalu gave the reasons on Wednesday while fielding questions from journalists in Abuja as he officially declared interest in becoming the speaker of the 10th assembly.
Clarifying speculations about his interest in the top political seat, the Abia State lawmaker said the speculations are true.
“The speculation out there as to whether or not I have shown interest to contest for the speakership for the 10th assembly is true,” Kalu said.
“Yes, I’m interested in that position. I’m interested in becoming the next speaker of the house of representatives.”
Speaking further, Kalu highlighted that he has made a lot of sacrifices for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the president-elect, Bola Tinubu therefore he deserves to be rewarded with the Speakership seat.
He added that no lawmaker from the southeast has been a speaker in four decades so it is time for the region to occupy that position.
The Reps spokesperson also cautioned governors against imposing their choice on the lawmakers, but rather allow the legislators to pick a competent person.
“We need to have new members buy into our competence to lead. It is not good for leaders at home to impose (someone) that will lead the members of the parliament without the members having any knowledge about who is coming to lead them,” he said.
“I’m bringing on board transformative, and legislative intervention that is based on innovation and it is only people like us who have been equipped that will be able to bridge that gap,” he added.
