Battle For Speaker Of 10th NASS: Waive Seek For Deputy Position

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The House Member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Udu Federal Constituency of Delta State Hon Francis Waive has declared his intentions for the position of Deputy Speaker at the 10th National Assembly (NASS).

Waive the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Power, in a notice to the House of Reps members-Elect said his aspiration, aside from overriding competence and capacity to deliver, would be driven by equity and fairness.

His notice of intent reads: “I believe the 10th Assembly deserves a leadership sensitive to the needs of members and serves all without any discrimination. I believe in the equality of members, and in equal opportunities both on the floor and in committee.

“I offer to serve you as Deputy Speaker (if zoned to the South South), that I will be easily accessible, help our esteemed first-timers quickly find their footing, and carry everyone along during our tenure.

“Those who know me personally in the current 9th Assembly have described me as calm, cool and collected. My antecedents have always been that of service to humanity.