A House of Representatives caucus, Nationalists Forum, has concluded arrangement to play a role in the emergence of the leadership of the house in the coming 10th National Assembly.
The caucus on Wednesday said it will soon submit its zoning template for the 10th National Assembly to President-Elect, Bola Tinubu.
The caucus, consisting of 260 members (both new and old), said this after a meeting on Tuesday to adopt a zoning formula for principal offices, including Speaker.
The lawmakers in a statement signed by its convener, Philip Agbese, the member-elect representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo, said their template is in the interest of Nigeria and Nigerians.
The group, which is made up of members drawn from different political parties, said they are out to galvanize the nation amid tribal, political, ethnic, and religious sentiments.
Agbese said after their inaugural meeting, Tuesday’s session in Abuja was for critical stakeholders with members agreeing on sharing the offices to reflect the geographical spread of the country.
He added that they will seek an audience with the President-elect to submit their template to him.
Agbese expressed confidence that the President-elect who he described as a democrat, will adopt the formula in the interest of the country.
He added that what the nation needs at this crucial time is healing and not further division.
He also assured Nigerians that the best set of leaders will emerge to lead the House of Representatives.
