9th Assembly : Abia Indigenes in Anambra back Nkiru Onyejiocha for speaker

OWERRI, Nigeria – Abia State Indigenes, Anambra State chapter have said they are fully in support of Hon Nkiru Onyejiocha to become Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives.

The group made the call in a statement issued in Awka, on Thursday, jointly signed by two patrons, the Methodist Bishop of Onitsha, Dioceses, Rt. Rev B.L. Onuagha, and HRH Sylvester Elekwa of Agunato Autonomous Community in Umunneochi Local Government Area,the chairman, Comrade Damian Ogudike and secretary Engr. Iyke Okechukwu respectively.

Hon Nkiru Onyejiocha, (APC) is a member representing Isuikwato/ Umunneochi Federal Constituency at lower chamber of the national assembly. They called on members of the green chamber to consider federal character and national interest and vote massively for Hon . Nkiru Onyejiocha from South East.

According to the statement, Hon Nkiru Onyejiocha is eminently qualified for the post of speaker, given her antecedents and experiences in lawmaking over the years.

“Hon. Nkiru Onyejiocha’s bid for speakership in the 9th Assembly of the Green Chamber of the National Assembly is timely and apt, especially when the Igbos are claiming marginalisation in the Nigeria enterprise.

“In a time like this when no Igbo man is occupying any prominent position in the various MDA’s and other establishments. In a time like this when the government is trying to maintain the unity of this highly polarized nation, we think that considering Hon Nkiru Onyejiocha for the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives is a nice idea, given where she is coming from”they stated.

They said that making her, the speaker would ensure that all the regions in country are given certain recognition in the affairs of this nation .

According to the group, she is fully qualified for the office both in ranking and experience, and has the requisite competence and experienced to lead the house to a greater glory.

“She has served in so many capacities at both the state and National levels and her records are there for everyone to see. She is currrently, the house committee chairman on aviation in the green chamber of the 8” Assembly and she is wonderful doing well with her colleagues.

“Having considered all these and many more, we join all well meaning Abians, Igbos and Nigerians in supporting Hon Nkiru Onyejiocha in her bid to becoming the Speaker of the 9th Assembly” the statement said.