Five governors from the Southwest geo-political zone on Tuesday night presented a united front for the emergence of the House Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila as the next Speaker of the House of Representatives.
At a meeting held at the Abuja residence of Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi on Tuesday night, more than 90 percent of all members-elect from the region cutting across all political parties met with governors from the region.
Besides the host, Fayemi, governors Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), Gboyega Oyetola (Osun), and Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), who was represented by Senator Teslim Folarin.
Lagos and Ogun states Governors-elect, Sanwo-Olu and Dapo Abiodun respectively were also present at the meeting that held for over two hours.
According to a source from the meeting, the governors made it clear that Gbajabiamila is a project for the region
“Governor Fayemi did not mince words telling the members-elect that Gbajabiamila’s candidacy is not for himself but for the Southwest.
He told them that it was a national project that must be accomplished with a sincerity of purpose that would portray APC as a strong and cohesive party, with totally loyal members,” she said.
Yemi Adaramodu (Ekiti) told The Nation that the meeting was a masterstroke that would not only convince members of the House but also change the course of the contest in favour of the choice of the party.
