The Northern Youths For Good Governance (NYGG) yesterday called on aggrieved aspirants under the aegis of G7 to support Dr Tajudeen Abass for the Speakership of the 10th National Assembly.

Led by Abdullahi Bilal, the group at a press conference in Abuja remarked that as stakeholders of the All progressives Congress (APC) it was incumbent on the aggrieved aspirants to accept the decision of the party in a bid to ensure that members of the opposition party do not undermine the APC.

The group urged the G7 comprising the Deputy Speaker Ahmed Wase, Muktar Aliyu Betara, Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, Aminu Sani Jaji, Miriam Onuoha and Sada Soli to bury their hatchet against Abass in the interest of the country.

The group also enjoined Abass to reach out to the G7 and other members-elect to pacify them to work in the party’s interest.

It noted: “We are aware of the discontent that has greeted the nomination of Hon Tajudeen Abbass by the APC as the candidate for the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as well as the strong opposition put forward by the eminent G7 group in the House of Representatives.

“While it is within their rights to express displeasure over the choice of Hon Tajudeen Abass, they must understand that it’s only a united house that can stand; hence the need for all parties should support the candidature of Hon Tajudeen Abbas.

“Undoubtedly, he is one of the most experienced hands in the House of Representatives.

“His contributions on the floor have been noteworthy, and his leadership of various committees under his purview has also been top-notch. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas is a bridge-builder who understands the strategic importance of the House of Representatives in the country’s socioeconomic development.

“Given that Hon Tajudeen Abass has the endorsement of the President-Elect, we wish to use this medium to appeal to the G7 and other members-elect to see the reason behind the choice of Hon Tajudeen Abass.

“The APC must stay united at the risk of allowing some dramatic outcomes during the elections of principal officers in the House of Representatives. The decision to endorse Hon Tajudeen Abbass is in the party’s best interest and not the fact that he is the most suitable candidate for the Speaker of the House of Representatives position.

“Hon. Tajudeen Abbas is a loyal party man whose penchant for teamwork is tremendous. He has been known for carrying everyone along, and we believe this much he will do if supported to emerge as Speaker of the House of Representatives.”