PDP Caucus to Reps: You are free to work for anyone to become Speaker

The Peoples Democratic Party Caucus in the House of Representatives has endorsed the Majority leader of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, for the position of Speaker of the ninth National Assembly.
The position of the caucus was made known in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Minority Leader of the House, Hon. Leo Ogor.

The statement reads: “The PDP House Caucus has endorsed its members’ decision to work with Speakership aspirants from the ruling party, thereby allowing all who feel thus inclined, the freedom to attend all meetings, participate in campaigns, strategy sessions and other activities of any Speakership aspirant of their choice.
“While the PDP House Caucus has taken the decision with clear focus on the national interest as well as the future strategic goals of our party, we are not unaware that a few may unfortunately feel inclined to go overboard, nibbling dangerously at carrots dangled before them without adequately heeding appropriate guidelines.

“Nonetheless, such risks have to be taken occasionally as part of sacrifice for the national interest – an overriding consideration for us in our great party.
“The PDP House Caucus wishes all Muslims across Nigeria and the entire world, the infinite grace and enduring mercies of Almighty Allah on this joyous occasion of Eid El Fitr.”