The new development came as the 10th Assembly: Greater Majority, planned to unveil aspirants for the positions of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker in the opposition camp this week. The 10th Assembly: Greater Majority had consequently set up an 11-man committee charged with the task of short-listing, screening and eventual recommendation of aspirants within one week. He had also hinted that the opposition members might consider and adopt a candidate among the aspirants in the ruling APC. Bob alleged that the 10th Assembly: Greater Majority was billed to adopt the current Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Betara, as its candidate. When contacted, Igariwey confirmed the development but said the move was only to reposition the 10th Assembly: Greater Majority.

Source: Punch May 15, 2023 11:52 UTC