Abdulraheem Olawuyi (APC-Kwara) has joined the race for Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 10th National Assembly.
Mr. Olawuyi, who represents Ekiti, Isin, Irepodun and Kwara’s Oke-ero federal constituency, confirmed that he would officially declare his intention on 4 April in Abuja.
The lawmaker, who is the chairman of the House Committee on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, said this in a statement he personally issued to journalists in Abuja on Saturday.
He said he has consulted widely about his intention to run for the job and welcomed the feedback.
Mr. Olawuyi, a third-term and ranking member of the House, said he believed he had the experience to rise to the post of speaker, if elected by his peers.
He said other lawmakers, serving members and newly elected House members would attend his official statement.
“I assure you that if elected, I will strive to promote policies that benefit all Nigerians of diverse backgrounds and will work with all parties to unite the country.
“I am looking forward to meeting other legislators, sharing my vision with them and hearing their ideas on how to improve the lot of the people, if they are elected as a speaker,” said Mr. Olawuyi.
(YAYA)