National Youth Council demands zoning of senate president to northwest, supports Barau Jibril

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has demanded the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership to zone the senate president in the 10th National Assembly to the Northwest, declaring support for Senator Barau Jibril as the right candidate for the exalted office of the presiding officer of the senate.
The President of NYCN, Comrade Isah Abubakar, in a statement on Sunday in Kaduna, indicated that the council’s call came at a time when political stakeholders were jostling for positions for the incoming 10th National Assembly.
“It is expected that the APC leadership will take into consideration the various interests and aspirations of its members as it makes decisions on zoning and leadership positions,” he said.
Appealing to the APC to zone the Senate Presidency to the North-West, Abubakar also called on other Senators-elect to support Jibril, who is from Kano State, to emerge as the nation’s number three citizen.
According to him, Jibril’s wealth of experience and track record made him the perfect choice for the position.
“We believe that Jibril’s leadership qualities and commitment to the development of Nigeria will enable him to effectively steer the affairs of the senate,” he said.
Abubakar said that zoning the senate presidency to the North-West would not only promote equity and fairness but also help to strengthen the party’s support base in that region.
He described Jibrin as a seasoned and experienced lawmaker who has demonstrated commitment to the nation’s development.
“We believe that he will make an excellent senate president and we urge all senators-elect to support his candidacy.
Abubakar urged the APC to consider the political and economic importance of the North-West region in Nigeria’s political landscape.
He said that zoning the nation’s number one legislative seat to North-west would open more development prospects for the nation.
NAN