APC North Central Reps caucus demands post of speaker

Henry Omunu, Abuja

The North Central caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the House of Representatives on Tuesday demanded that the zone be rewarded with the exalted position of Speaker of the House by the national leadership of the APC.

The caucus appealed to the party’s leadership and Nigerians to consider the zone in the spirit of equity and fair play, declaring that the zone was most qualified for the position.

Addressing the media in Abuja, the caucus led by Rep. John Dyegh (APC/Benue) said that zoning the position of speaker to the North Central will satisfy and advance the cause of equity and justice and it would be in line with federal character principle.

They noted that since the North-West and South West already have the President and vice President respectively, and with other zones in the North already top heavy with political positions, it behoves for equity sake that the zone gets the position of speaker.

The caucus argued that apart from the North West and North East, the North Central zone also delivered votes to the party and the President during the general elections and as such, the zone needs to be rewarded for the hard work and loyalty.

The caucus members while expressing commitment to the supremacy of the party, added that “in addressing the issue of zoning of positions, it should be equitable, just and fair such that it will foster unity and cordial relationship among members of our party and our colleague from the other political divide.

“We are confident of the ability and capability of the national leadership of the APC to do right to all in order to advance national cohesion, balance of power and federal character.”

However, the caucus hinted that they were working with their colleagues in the House to garner support for their demand.