10th NASS: Why Sen. Kalu should be next Senate President

The Progressive Youth Group, has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to zone the Senate Presidency to the South-East.

To this end, the pressure group had endorsed Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu (APC-Abia) who is the Chief Whip of the Senate as the next Senate President.

This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by the group’s Convener, Mr Idris Jibril.

He said: “having thoughtfully considered several factors and the greater good for all, the Progressive Youth Group hereby endorses Kalu as the next Senate President of the 10th Assembly.”

Jibril said that the senate as a critical institution provides a crucible for balance of power within the system of government practiced in Nigeria.

“The President-elect is from South-West, Vice President-elect from North-East, it is our fervent believe that the Senate President should come from the South-East.”

The convener also called on the Council of State to join their voices in this worthy endeavour.

“We believe that their endorsement of Kalu will further strengthen his candidacy and send a strong message of unity to the entire country.

“We urge the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC, the President-elect, elected legislators, and stakeholders to put aside their differences and work toward a common good for the country.

“This is not about political affiliation but about the interest of the country and the Nigerian people.”