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Gbajabiamila Emerges House Majority Leader

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<b>ABUJA, NIGERIA - The leadership crisis in the House of Representatives appears to have been resolved as the member representing Surulere Federal Constituency of Lagos Sate, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, has emerged the Majority Leader of the House.</b></div>
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met the representatives ahead of their resumption today but the federal lawmakers emerged from the meeting singing discordant tunes, suggesting that the meeting with the president had failed.</div>
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Gbajabiamila Emerges House Majority Leader

ABUJA, NIGERIA - The leadership crisis in the House of Representatives appears to have been resolved as the member representing Suruler...

APC/NASS Crisis: Dogara Plans To Lock Us Out, Gbajabiamila Group Alleges

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<b>ABUJA, NIGERIA - A day after some members of the All Progressives Congress in the House of Representatives said they would consider the proposed list of principal Officers by the Speaker, some members loyal to Mr Femi Gbajabiamila claim there is a plan to prevent them from entering the chamber on resumption day.</b></div>
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The latest development sets aside every feeling that the leadership tussle in the House of Representatives had been resolved, <b><a href="http://www.channelstv.com/2015/07/26/dogara-plans-to-lock-us-out-gbajabiamila-camp-claims/">Channels TV</a></b> reports.</div>
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Briefing journalists in Abuja on Sunday, the spokesman for the group, Mr Nasir Zango-Daura, warned that members of his group would not tolerate any plans by the Speaker, Mr Yakubu Dogara, to prevent lawmakers from going into the House of Representatives chamber on Tuesday.</div>
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Representative Zango-Daura also said the members of the faction were not aware of any concessions offered to them by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and his supporters.</div>
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This is in contrast with the position of the other faction as the spokesman for the consolidation group, Abdulmumin Jibrin, while briefing journalists on Saturday said the two factions had embraced peace in the interest of the country.</div>
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Mr Dogara on July 17 sent a proposed list of principal officers of the House to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as a way of resolving the lingering leadership tussle.</div>
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In a letter sent to the chairman of the party, Mr John Oyegun, the Speaker said the list, which took proper zoning into consideration, would best reflect the principle of federal character.</div>
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The letter was written in response to Mr Oyegun’s letter to him, asking him to appoint the party's nominees into key positions, a development that has shown that the rancour between the leadership of the House and the party’s leadership over the choice of principal officers of the House had not been resolved.</div>
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APC/NASS Crisis: Dogara Plans To Lock Us Out, Gbajabiamila Group Alleges

ABUJA, NIGERIA - A day after some members of the All Progressives Congress in the House of Representatives said they would consider the...

BREAKING: Yakubu Dogara Defeats Femi Gbajabiamila To Win House Speakership

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<b>Hon. Yakubu Dogara has defeated former minority leader, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila , to emerge as the elected speaker to lead the 8th session of the House of Representatives.</b></div>
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Dogara who represents Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa-Balewa Federal constituency of Bauchi State defeated his contender, Gbajabiamila who was believed to have been the anointed candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after scoring   182 votes against Gbajabiamila's  174.</div>
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BREAKING: Yakubu Dogara Defeats Femi Gbajabiamila To Win House Speakership

Hon. Yakubu Dogara has defeated former minority leader, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila , to emerge as the elected speaker to lead the 8th sessio...

House Speakership: APC Reps Elect Gbajabiamila As Candidate

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<b>Information reaching <i>The Nigeria Newsroom </i>has it that the representative of Surulere 1 Federal Constituency, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has emerged the winner of the primaries conducted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for a consensus candidate for the Speakership of the House of Representatives.</b></div>
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Gbajabiamila emerged on Saturday at the APC primaries conducted at the International Conference Center (ICC) in Abuja after defeating Hon. Yakubu Dogara.</div>
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Dogara and his supporters were said to have staged a walk out from the venue of the primaries.</div>
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The candidates were, however, said to have signed an agreement before the election to abide by its outcome.</div>
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Gbajabiamila was said to have polled 160 votes out of the 182 accredited voters for the election.</div>
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The APC has 209 members in the 360-member House.</div>
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There had been concerns over the ability of the APC to have a unified voice when the election for the leadership of the National Assembly comes up on Tuesday.</div>
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The primaries for the presidency of the Senate is expected to come up later on today.</div>
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Some have speculated the process will commence at 8pm.</div>
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The fight is expected to be a straight one between Senators Bukola Saraki and Ahmad Lawan.</div>
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House Speakership: APC Reps Elect Gbajabiamila As Candidate

Information reaching The Nigeria Newsroom has it that the representative of Surulere 1 Federal Constituency, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, ha...

Reps Speakership: North-West Behind Gbajabiamila, Says Ganduje

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<b>Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has assured members of the House of Representatives canvassing for Hakeem Femi Gbajabiamila Speakership that not only Kano State but all Northwestern states are one hundred percent in support of his candidature.</b></div>
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The Governor made this known when the team paid him a courtesy visit at Kano Government House on Sunday seeking his support, assuring further that APC leaders in the zone are behind him.</div>
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Ganduje said: "I know the Southwest is solely behind you, the Northwest where the highest number of voters is, is behind you. I am telling you this from the bottom of my heart," stressing that "we need people like you and your colleagues because we are entering into an era with serious challenges and we need a very serious legislator as Speaker of the House in order to cope with the challenges ahead of us."</div>
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Dr. Ganduje told the team that even the Grand Commander of Kwankwasiyya Movement in Nigeria, former Kano State Governor Rabi'u Kwankwaso and his followers are behind the candidature of Gbajabiamila in view of his experience, exposure and leadership potential.</div>
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He lamented that almost all the nation's institutions are collapsed and need surgery, stressing that there is need for experienced legislators to lead the lower chamber and work hand-in-hand with the Executive arm to put things back on the right track of progress.</div>
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In another development, Dr. Ganduje has described the reception organized by Masalaha Development Association in honour of the State Deputy Governor, Prof. Hafiz Abubakar, as an honour to the state government.</div>
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Speaking during the reception held at Meena Conference Hall in Kano Municipal Area on Sunday, the governor said that Masalaha association has made a great contribution in transforming not only lives of their people but also their community. He thanked the former Military Governor of Anambra and Sokoto states in the 1990s, Group Captain Rufa'i Garba (rtd) for his foresight in forming the association.</div>
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In a Fecebook post by Ibrahim Dantiye, the DG (Media and Communications to the Governor of Kano State), the Deputy Governor, Prof. Hafiz thanked the organizers and Governor Ganduje for organizing and attending the event respectively, promising that he will serve the people of Kano selflessly.</div>
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Earlier, Col. Garba (rtd) said the reception was organized to honour their son who was elected number two citizen of the state as well as to present awards to him, his principal, Dr. Ganduje and the former state governor, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso.</div>
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Reps Speakership: North-West Behind Gbajabiamila, Says Ganduje

Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has assured members of the House of Representatives canvassing for Hakeem Femi Gbajabia...

House Speakership: Monguno Steps Down For Gbajabiamila

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<b>One of the contestants for the Speakership of the 8th Assembly, Mr. Mohammed Monguno, on Tuesday voluntarily withdrew from the race.</b></div>
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Monguno, who is from Borno State, said he was stepping down to back the candidature of House Minority Leader, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, one of the frontline contenders.</div>
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Monguno added that he would instead join Gbajabiamila for the position of Deputy Speaker.</div>
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Part of a statement he issued in Abuja reads: "After broad consultations and thoughtful consideration, I have decided not to run for the office of the Speaker in the 8th Assembly.</div>
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"Instead, I give my full endorsement to my friend and colleague, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, who I believe has the requisite qualification to lead the 8th Assembly in the onerous task of addressing the important and pressing needs of the citizens of this nation.</div>
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"I will instead be running for the Deputy Speaker position on a joint ticket with Hon. Gbajabiamila."</div>
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House Speakership: Monguno Steps Down For Gbajabiamila

One of the contestants for the Speakership of the 8th Assembly, Mr. Mohammed Monguno, on Tuesday voluntarily withdrew from the race. ...

Speakership: 230 Reps Endorse Gbajabiamila/Monguno Ticket

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<b>A member-elect from Bauchi State, Dr. Mohammed Sani Abdu, has said over 230 members-elect for the 8th House of Representatives are supporting the candidature of Femi Gbajabiamila and Mohammed Tahir Monguno as Speaker and Deputy Speaker.</b></div>
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Dr. Abdu, who spoke with reporters in Abuja yesterday, said in terms of qualification and acceptance, "only Gbajabiamila and Monguno fit the bill to be the Speaker and Deputy Speaker".</div>
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His words: “I know that Femi is a very big veteran in the House. Everybody knows him and how thorough he has worked consciously for the opposition with all his knowledge, power and everything. I’m sure over 230 people of 360 members have endorsed Femi for the speakership, and we're still counting.</div>
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“Majority of the PDP members, who are pledging behind the line, are waiting for their house to be in order. If not, they will all come into our camp.”</div>
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On why Monguno should be considered for either the position of Speaker or deputy, Abdu said Monguno first came into the House in 1992, and hence possessed experience, knowledge and stability.</div>
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According to him, in the Northeast, the Gbajabiamila/Monguno ticket has support from 40 of the 48 members-elect, adding: "In Bauchi alone, we have 10 of the 12 members".</div>
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Speakership: 230 Reps Endorse Gbajabiamila/Monguno Ticket

A member-elect from Bauchi State, Dr. Mohammed Sani Abdu, has said over 230 members-elect for the 8th House of Representatives are supp...

Emir Sanusi, El-Rufai, Others Begged Tinubu To Support Me - Gbajabiamila

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<b>The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, denied on Wednesday that he was the candidate of National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, for the speakership of the 8th Assembly.</b></div>
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Gbajabiamila, who is one of the leading contestants for the number four job, spoke in Abuja as he met with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members-elect in continuation of his campaign for the position.</div>
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Other contenders include Chairman, Committee on House Services, Mr. Yakubu Dogara; Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Mr. Mohammed Monguno; Chairman, Committee on Finance, Mr. Abdulmumini Jibrin; and Mr. Pally Iriase.</div>
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However, the race has lately narrowed down to Gbajabiamila and Dogara, seen as the front runners.</div>
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Speaking specifically on being Tinubu's candidate, the Lagos lawmaker said he was often surprised when he heard or read about such insinuation.</div>
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He stated that, having led the opposition for eight years in the House, he wondered how people came about the idea that he did not have the capacity to lead the House unless he relied on Tinubu to make a case for him.</div>
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However, he admitted that prominent Nigerians, including the Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, had pleaded with Tinubu to support him, but that he did not give them any answer until a few weeks back when the APC leader said "maybe this man (Gbajabiamila) has some appeal".</div>
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He spoke more: "I have led the opposition for the past eight years with the best of my ability. I have faced a lot of threats and intimidation to life right from the time of (Olusegun) Obasanjo up to about two weeks ago.</div>
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"The way I stick my neck for the opposition, I seek to do same for Nigeria as Speaker. I want this campaign to be about issues and hoped it would be that way, but I heard a lot of many negative stories. I tried to maintain dignified silence, but I want to set the record straight now.</div>
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"I intend to be Speaker not for anbody. Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu has no hand in it. Lamido Sanusi left his palace in Kano and pleaded with him to support me. He didn't get a clear answer.</div>
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"Shortly after that, Senator Lawan Shuaibu went to Tinubu on the same issue. He still did not respond until when few weeks ago, Nasiru El-Rufai went to meet him, then he said maybe this man has some appeal.</div>
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"In 2011, some members from the North went to him to suggest that I should be Tambuwal's deputy, but he said no to that".</div>
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Gbajabiamila also spoke on how some lawmakers were demanding to be chairmen of particular committees as a condition for supporting him.</div>
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He alleged that such members were among the people going about town saying that he was Tinubu's candidate.</div>
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He assured the PDP members that allocation of committees would be based on fairness, justice and quality.</div>
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The House Deputy Leader, Mr. Leo Ogor, who led the delegation, said the PDP members would go back and study his campaign promises to see how the caucus would key in into his agenda.</div>
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The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, denied on Wednesday that he was the candidate of National L...

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