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Coalition of youth organisations from the six states of the South-west region under the aegis of Congress of South West Youths (COSWY) called on lawmakers elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the ninth National Assembly to respect and honor the directive of the national leadership of the party on theContinue reading “South-west Youths Back Sen.Ahmad Lawan, Hon.Femi Gbajabiamila for N’Assembly Leadership”

Sustainable Democracy Agenda (SUDA), a political group, says the anointed candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the position of President of the 9th Senate, Sen. Ahmed Lawan enjoys the support of the majority of voters in the country. The Convener of SUDA, Ibrahim Usman, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen Continue reading “Senate Presidency: Sen. Lawan enjoys popular support – Group”

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ndokwa nation of Delta have lent their support to the party’s choice of Sen. Ahmad Lawan (Yobe-North East) for the top job of the President of the Senate. The group made its position on the contentious issue known in a statement signed by its Coordinator, Chief PaulContinue reading “Senate Presidency: Delta group endorses Lawan, Omo-Agege as deputy”

 Senate leader, Ahmad Lawan, has been endorsed for Senate president by a socio-political group  According to the group, Lawan was a more qualified candidate than any of the names mentioned eyeing the position – The group said the presidency must indicate strong interest in the leadership of the National Assembly to avoid the misfortunes ofContinue reading “Yobe Youth Coalition endorses Ahmad Lawan for Senate president”

Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan, has promised to run a bi-partisan National Assembly if elected as Senate President. He made his intention known while speaking with journalists in Abuja recently. His comments formally announce his intention to run for Senate Presidency in the 9the Senate. Despite occasional disagreements, Mr Lawan said the ability of principal officersContinue reading “What I’ll do if elected Senate President – Ahmad Lawan”

Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, on Wednesday assured Senator Ahmad Lawan Presidency will be all inclusive irrespective of political and party leanings. Abudllahi, who is also the spokesperson Ahmad Lawan for Senate Presidency, assured that Lawan would garner the votes of more than 73 senators on the dayContinue reading “Lawan will run inclusive Senate, says Abdullahi”

The spokesman of Senator Ahmad Lawan, who is vying for the office of the Senate President of ninth Senate, Senator Sabi Abdullahi (APC Niger North), has said no fewer than 73 senators-elect are backing the Senate leader to actualise his ambition. Abdullahi has also assured that Lawan will operate an inclusive administration if elected inContinue reading “Sen. Ahmad Lawan Banks on 73 Senators’ Endorsement”

Meanwhile, a Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), led by Centre for Policy Advocacy and Leadership Development (CPALD) has thrown its weight behind the emergence of Senator Ahmad Lawan as next president of the Senate. It added that his adoption by the APC was in line with global parliamentary best practices. Against this background, CPALDContinue reading “Coalition Justifies APC’s Backing On Senator Ahmad Lawan.”

The Arewa Youth Forum, AYF, has supported the candidature of Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan as the next Senate President. The forum in a statement signed by its National Director Public Affairs, Bello Abdulhamid, and made available to newsmen said, “The AYF urges all elected Senators to support the candidature of Distinguished Senator Ahmad Ibrahim LawanContinue reading “Senate Presidency: Arewa youths backs Lawan as Saraki’s successor”

The Senate Leader, Senator Ahmad Lawan,  said it was his desire and that of other senators-elect that the 9th Senate would work for Nigeria and Nigerians, irrespective of political or other considerations. Lawan said it was this desire that fuelled his determination to preside over the 9th Senate, which would be inaugurated in June, inContinue reading “We want Senate that works for Nigerians, says Lawan”