Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on members of the upcoming 10th National Assembly to maintain fairness and justice in selecting their principal officers. In particular, he emphasized that the Senate’s leadership elections should be based on principles of equity, fairness, and justice.
The Governor made these statements during a post-inauguration special thanksgiving service organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Fathers of Faith in the state capital, Ibadan, on Monday. The 10th National Assembly is expected to be inaugurated this week, and principal officers are expected to be chosen after the inauguration.
As part of his commitment to ensuring equity, fairness, and justice in the selection process, Governor Makinde stated that he would be present at the National Assembly on Tuesday, alongside colleagues who share his vision.
He also emphasized the need to reflect Nigeria’s religious diversity in the selection process, stating, “We already have a president who is of Islamic faith, we have a vice president who is of Islamic faith, number three is going to be the Senate President.”
Further emphasizing the importance of religious balance in governance, the Governor disclosed that all Nigerian governors had come together to assert their commitment to backing the selection of a Christian senator from the South-South region of Nigeria, in keeping with Nigeria’s multi-religious and multi-ethnic reality.
