Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has assured the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase, of his support over the latter’s bid to be the next Speaker of the green chamber.

“I’m not just in support of the North Central for speakership; I’m fully behind you in your quest to be the next speaker of the House of Representatives. I’m leading and in the forefront of your campaign,” Sule said.

The governor told Wase, who led a delegation of about 15 federal lawmakers to his Abuja residence on Thursday, that the issue of the Speaker of the National Assembly’s lower chamber should be purely on merit and not otherwise.

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“We know of course, that the conversation about the next National Assembly leadership has been on for sometimes even though informally. For me as an individual, you do not need to visit to inform me formally because I’m the one leading your campaign to be speaker and for the north central to have the slot.

“If my counsel is considered, the issue of speaker should be a matter that must treat3d based on merit and experience. Both are on your side. Apart from the fact that you have been in the National Assembly for some time, your consistency, tenancy of purpose and humility stand you out. As for me and Nasarawa State, be rest assured that we are solidly behind you” Governor Sule added.

On his part, Wase said the North Central requires to be properly integrated in the forthcoming administration, adding that the quest for the position of the House Speaker should be seen as a collective one.

“I’m just a symbol, but the pursuit should be seen as a collective one and we strongly believe you and your brother governors will provide the desired leadership for us a zone,” he stated.

The Star