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The African Civil Society Forum (AFRICSOF), a platform for
civil society organisations in Africa, has expressed confidence in President
Bola Tinubu’s ability to lead Nigeria to greater heights.
AFRICSOF’s President, Dr Tunji Asaolu, stated this at a news
conference on in Abuja on Friday.
The theme of the conference was, “The Imperative of a Zoning
Formula and the Leadership of the 10th Senate: The Position of African Civil
Societies.”
Asaolu, who is also the Deputy Secretary-General, African
Affairs, International Society of Diplomats (ISD), said that some of Tinubu’s
actions have put the country on the path of positive growth and development.
“We wish to use this medium to pass our vote of confidence
in President Tinubu, who has made some smart decisions in quick succession.
“Some of his actions had placed our country on a smooth path
to positive growth and development.
“This is a clear sign that his victory at the polls is well
deserving and timely,” he said.
He, however, expressed concern over the ongoing race for
principal officers in the 10th Senate, saying credible persons should be
considered.
He advised that the remaining four principal officers’
positions – Senate Leader, Deputy Senate Leader, Chief Whip and Deputy Whip
should reflect Nigeria’s geopolitical zones.
He suggested that the positions should be shared among North
Central, North West, South East and North East geopolitical zones, to promote
equal representation in the Senate.
“President Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima are
from the South West and North East geopolitical zones respectively.
“The Secretary to the Government of the Federation is from
North Central. This is commendable.
“We, however, appeal that the Senate Leader position should
be zoned to the South West in the spirit of equity, fairness and justice,” he
said.
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