Benjamin Kalu, one of the competitors for the Speaker position in the House of Representatives, announced his withdrawal on Tuesday.

In a press release, he made this disclosure and stated that he is now running for the position of deputy speaker.

Throughout his campaign for the Speakership, the legislator from Abia State’s Bende Federal Constituency congratulated his supporters.

He also praised the All Progressives Congress for putting him forward for the Deputy Speaker position.
According to Propolitics, the All Progressives Congress proposed Abbas Tajudeen as Speaker of the House of Representatives on Monday.

”I wish to extend my gratitude and appreciation to all who have tirelessly supported my candidacy for the Speakership position of the 10th Assembly. I believed this position was ideal for the Southeast region, as it has not produced a Speaker in the last 40 years.

”However, as a firm believer in Party supremacy, I have decided to withdraw my candidacy for the Speakership Position and fully accept the nomination for the position of Deputy Speaker of the 10th Assembly in line with the directives of our Party the All Progressives Congress. This decision aligns with the Party’s commitment to fairness, equity, and inclusiveness in all of its leadership selection processes.”