Majority leader of House of Reps joins speakership race
The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Honourable Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has officially announced his intention to run for the Speakership position of the 10th House of Representatives.
Doguwa represents Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency from Kano State.
In a letter addressed to the members-elect of the 10th House of Representatives, Doguwa expressed his desire and passion to participate fully in nation-building, stating that the call to leadership is a responsibility that requires unalloyed commitment to the commonwealth of Nigerians.
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He wrote, “I am delighted to congratulate you on your election to the 10th Nigerian National Assembly. The journey to nation-building has commenced, and we are here once again to steer the ship where the collective voices of the Nigerian people, whose trust has been vested in us, have been total to an admirable end. I want to use this opportunity to communicate my desire to contest for the office of the Speaker of the House. My passion for nation-building has fueled my desire to seek this office.”
He further stated that the current time is critical as various divergent views of governance exist in different zones of the nation, and it is time to align all interests, aspirations, and trust to work together for the common good of Nigerians. Doguwa also implored everyone to discard ethnic, geographical, religious, or political bias that could hinder their collective efforts in representation.
“As we look forward to formulating impactful policies for the growth of our nation, I implore us all to bear in mind that all back home will see the results of our stay at the Assembly, thus the need to come together to build a nation where peace and justice shall reign. The road to national transformation is not easy, which is why I will use my vast legislative experience and patriotic zeal for all representations within the House of Representatives. Nigeria needs brave leaders whose doggedness can help reduce the myriad of challenges; I am sure we can achieve this with you on board. Thank you, and congratulations again, as I look forward to seeing you at the National Assembly,” he wrote.
