The Deputy Spokesperson of House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has said members will continue to rally round the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, to keep the House united and support his vision.
He said the Speaker has demonstrated strong leadership and is committed to showcase an effective style of governance.
Speaking with reporters at the National Assembly in Abuja yesterday, Agbese said the House remained one.
He said they have been working hard even during recess in the bid make Nigeria better for citizens.
Speaking on the relationship between leadership of the House and members, Agbese said it would remain cordial, contrary to expectations from certain quarters.
According to him, the Speaker has done everything to justify the confidence of members.
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He said they were not unmindful of those working to see that the House is polarised.
He said in justifying the principle of first among equals, “primus inter pares,” one must be guided by fairness, equity, and transparency.
“These are the tools that Mr. Speaker has deployed to unite the 10th House of Representatives to send everyone into a state of honey money.
“Abbas has demonstrated the revolutionary spirit of a true Nigerian patriot from all indications,” he said.
He said members would continue to rally around the Speaker to keep the House together as one and to continue to support his vision
