Engineer Emmanuel Nwafor, the lawmaker representing Orumba-South State Constituency in the outgoing 7th legislature of Anambra State has outlined copious cogent reasons he wants to become the Speaker of the incoming 8th Assembly. INDEPENDENT reports.Information Guide Nigeria
Nwafor who won his first term election on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has also been re-elected for a second term to consolidate on the gains of his first outing in the legislature.
This time the very proficient and prolific lawmaker says he is interested in the Speakership of the 8th assembly having garnered the knowledge, competence and capacity for the said office.
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Speaking exclusively with our correspondent at the state assembly complex Awka, the lawmaker said, “I am ready to take the mantle of leadership to be the Speaker of the 8th assembly.NYSC Portal
“It is not a new thing to me. I have gathered enough experience. I have been a leader in so many organizations. I have been on the best of terms with members of the 6th and 7th assemblies and they will all speak for me that am ready to be the Speaker of the 8th assembly.
“I have the zeal to unite and bring people together. To bring peace and progress to Anambra state. I will relate very well with the Governor to maintain cordial relations between the House of Assembly and the Executive arm including the Judiciary.
“I am lucky to come back. My constituents have tried a lot to bring me back irrespective of the fact that a lot of people fought against my returning back but then the majority of the people said I have to go back and complete what I have started.”JAMB Result