Abdulmumin Jibrin, one of the contestants formerly jostling for the position of Speaker of House of Representatives, has explained his decision to pull out of the race and support another candidate, Yakubu Dogora.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Jibrin stated that he withdrew from the tussle in order to diffuse the already tensed atmosphere.
“In the last few weeks, I had consulted widely with my supporters and colleagues, in order to diffuse the prevailing tension, unite the House and ensure a smooth take-off of the Buhari administration,” Jibrin disclosed.
He further said consequent of his action, he now throws his “weight behind the candidature of Yakubu Dogara” as the Speaker of the “8th House of Representatives.”
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