State assembly speakers elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday, held a meeting with Bola Tinubu, a chieftain of the party who is seeking to contest the presidency.
Speaking at the event which held in Lagos, Tinubu said he has the necessary experience and qualifications to lead Nigeria well.
According to a statement by Gboyega Akosile, spokesman to the Lagos governor, at the meeting, the speakers promised to work towards supporting Tinubu.
Abubakar Sulaiman, chairman of the conference of speakers and speaker of Bauchi house of assembly, commended Tinubu for being a great leader.
“Asiwaju Tinubu, we are fully aware of your aspiration to become the president of our country. I give you the assurance that members of the state legislative houses will be willing and ready to work with you on this goal,” he was quoted as saying.
“We are behind you in this journey and we, therefore, make request to give us the opportunity to be part of the process.”