The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee, NWC has announced its decision to zone the leadership of the 10th National Assembly.
At a meeting held with the President-elect, Ahmed Bola Tinubu and stakeholders of the APC on Monday, the NWC called for further consultation with party faithful to get support its aspirants for the 10th assembly leadership.
In a statement by the Party Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, which is also available on twitter, the zoning arrangement is as follows:
- Senate President -South South – Senator Godswill Akpabio (Akwa-Ibom).
- Deputy Senate President -North West – Senator Barau Jubrin
- Speaker House of Representatives -North West- Abass Tajudeen (Kaduna)
- Deputy Speaker – South East – Ben Kalau (Abia)
The APC urged the members and Nigerians to continue to work for peace and progress of the country during and after the current period of leadership transition.
Writing by Chinasa Ossai; Editing by Annabel Nwachukwu