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Ikechukwu Odoemelam Esq
Section 50(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended prescribe: “There shall be: (a) a President and a Deputy President of the Senate, who shall be elected by the members of that House from among themselves”
Nominations must consider the rankings of the senators. Certainly the longer and experience their services the more attractive and likely to be nominated.
It's therefore not surprising that Orji Uzor Kalu, South East Godswill Akpabio South-South, were among the leading contenders for the position. Finally, Akpabio won.
As Akpabio becomes President of the 10th Senate expectations are high about his leadership style and priorities on burning issues of the moment.
His eligibility was obvious and was almost taken for granted, having been previously elected to the Red chambers and served as minority leader.
Before that he had served at various leadership positions. He'd be bringing the leadership skills of former student leader, councilor, chairman, governor, and Minister for Nigeria Delta.
In his acceptance speech, he left no one in doubt that about his inclusive leadership style. His loyalty to the President was equally made known.
Some of the burning issues Akpabio-led National Assembly urgently have to tackle through legislation include security, EFCC, economy etc. He acknowledged that the economy requires 'renewal and revitalization'.
He needs to assure Nigerians that he would not repeat the negative version of the erstlwhile Ahmad Lawan-led 9th senate.
Having yearned for good and development-oriented leadership since the return of civil rule in 1999, Nigerians have high leadership expectations from the 10th National Assembly.
Ikechukwu Odoemelam Esq IKECHUKWU O. ODOEMELAM & CO
