One hundred and seventy eight members-elect have declared their support for Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos) to emerge Speaker of the incoming 9th House of Representatives.
Speaking to journalists on behalf of the newly-elected-members, Luke Onofiok (PDP-Akwa-Ibom), said that the decision was reached after a critical look at the manifestoes of all the aspirants.
Onofiok said that the 178 newly-elected members from across political parties met and examined the aspirants and realised that Gbajabiamila was the man for the office.
He said that the problems of Nigeria needed a bi-partisan approach and that Gbajabiamila had what it takes to do the job.
“We have realised that Gbajabiamila is the man to lead the 9th House of Representatives and we know that he is not going to let Nigerians down.
Gbajabiamila, who is currently the Majority Leader of the House, was elected for a fifth term in the recent general elections.
(NAN)