Abubakar Adamu, a former member of the House of Representatives and chairman, Northern Professionals (NP) has disagreed with Aminu Tambuwal, the Sokoto state governor, on the reason he gave to have backed Yakubu Dogara to emerge the Speaker of the 8th House.
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Adamu said although the former Speaker has the right to choose his own democratic path, he should desist from portraying the Northerners as betrayers and ingrates, Thisday reports.
Adamu urged Governor Tambuwal in a statement issued by the NP in Abuja recently to allow the healing process in the lower chamber to complete it cycle, adding that he should also apologize to Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, a representative from Lagos state, for being treacherous.
The former speaker had expressed his personal opinion on why he supported Dogara as Speaker against Gbajabiamila’s candidacy during the recent in-house election, adding that he believes the speaker would be able to handle the job much better.
Adamu said in the statement that: “while Tambuwal has the right to choose his own democratic path, he should desist from portraying the Northerners as betrayers and ingrates. We do not regret our support for the party’s speakership candidate, Femi Gbajabiamila, because his competence transcends managing members’ welfare only.
“He defended the masses throughout his minority leadership in the House and led the opposition for 8 years without blemish. Let’s even pretend Tambuwal’s explanation on Dogara’s competency over Gbajabiamila is genuine, how does he justify his support for Bukola Saraki against his party’s choice, Ahmed Lawan in the Senate?”
Meanwhile, it has been learned recently that Dogara has approved a proposal to increase the number of standing committees in the House from the present 89 to 95.
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