Orji Uzo Kalu, the former governor of Abia State, may be qualified, but because to the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) dismal showing in the South-East, he won’t be elected president of the 10th Senate, according to APC chieftain Adamu Garba.
Adamu, who said on Monday during an appearance on the morning show of Arise Television, expressed optimism that the Chief Whip of the Senate would withdraw from the contest for senate president.
WITHIN NIGERIA recalls that the APC National Working Committee had zoned the position to the South-South, with Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State and Barau Jubrin of Kano State chosen for Senate presidency and deputy, respectively.
However, supporters of Kalu have insisted that the position be zoned to the South-East region, projecting the Chief Whip as the best candidate for the position.
But Mr Garba said on Arise TV that the lawmaker should first organize the people of his region for proper alignment with the ruling party.
He said, “I am hundred percent confident that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu will withdraw from the race for the senate presidency.
“He is qualified but the performance from the South-east is considerably very low. He should find a way to organize the South-east so that they can mainstream with the APC strongly”.