Fredrick Agbedi (PDP-Bayelsa), ‘Greater Majority’ convener, says the group has not adopted any candidate for the 10th speaker of the House of Representatives before the June 13 inauguration.

Mr Agbedi said this at a meeting of the group in Abuja.

The coalition comprises seven opposition political parties in the incoming 10th Assembly.

He said the caucus had not adopted anybody for the office of the presiding officer, adding that such would only take place when the agreement was reached, and it would be a collective decision.

“If we must get it right or do the right thing, we need to be guided, and we need to interact with our colleagues from various states,” stated the Greater Majority convener.

He further explained that the party and other critical stakeholders would be consulted in arriving at a decision that would be a win for the group.

“We are going to ensure that we talk to our governors, party leaders so that whatever we key into, it will be with the understanding that our stakeholders are with us,” said Mr Agbedi. “We will lead ourselves to arrive at a collective decision, and in doing this, we have resolved to have state and zonal coordinators.”

He also mentioned that the coordinators would ensure that the decisions of stakeholders were collated and communicated to members and that the caucus would, in addition, have a retreat at Uyo, the Akwa-Ibom.

“We have visited the PDP acting national chairman, the Labour Party presidential candidate and the NNPP, and they have all agreed to speak to us,” Mr Agbedi revealed. 

The convener added, “Our leaders have told us that they have not given the mandate to our members-elect to identify with anyone but to network and collate what is going on, and at the right time, decision will be reached, and there will be an agreement as to which direction to go.”

He said the caucus had shown that it was a strong minority group and would deepen democracy and stand up for the teaming Nigerians suffering.

(NAN)