The Chief Whip of the Senate and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Kalu, has declared his intention to contest for Senate presidency in the 10th National Assembly.
Kalu said that it was his turn to become Senate President, being a ranking lawmaker and from the South East.
He disclosed this Tuesday while briefing newsmen at the National Assembly.
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, with a majority of secured 57 seats in the Senate, said it has not zoned the Senate presidency.
Some pundits believe that it is likely that APC might zone the post to the South for power balance, especially after its Muslim-Muslim ticket triggered outrage from some quarters, especially the Christian community.
Speaking with reporters, Kanu said, “It is my turn to become the Senate President. If I’m elected Senate President, I will be team Nigeria. I’m going to work in every corner of Nigeria.
“I schooled in Maiduguri, Borno State. I started my business in Lagos and spread it across all state capitals. My first name will be team Nigeria, my last name will be team Nigeria.
“Remember, I’m the only former governor who has never changed phone line for more than 20 years ago. I’m still willing to maintain that telephone number to answer all my calls. I’m not going to switch off my phones because I’m Senate President.
“I’m hoping that Nigerians will pray for me to become Senate President because it’s my turn.”