9th National Assembly: Ahmed Lawan Arrives NASS

Ahead of the inauguration of the ninth National Assembly, APC most favoured Senator,  Ahmed Lawan has entered the chamber accompanied by a large number of senators.

Naija News learnt that the chamber is almost set for inauguration which is scheduled to commence by 10 am.

Meanwhile, in another development, the only woman in the race for the position of the national assembly speakership, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has stepped down from the race.

Ms Onyejeocha who announced her decision last night declared her support for Femi Gbajabiamila, the All Progressives Congress’ preferred candidate.

According to her, it was as a means of upholding her party’s desire as well as the need to ensure zonal balancing.

“I threw my hat in the ring to improve the legislative framework for inclusive growth and social justice in Nigeria, especially for a marginalised group like poor women and the youth, who have been clamouring for more participation in the Nigerian economy and the state of affairs in recent times,” she said.

“It is a common knowledge that I also entered the race on behalf of my zone, the South-east, to address the agitation of exclusion alleged against our party and to equally zonal balancing in first-line leadership arrangement of our country.”