Stop media war over speakership, Kwara APC warns

ALL Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has warned its members from making any public statement concerning speakership position of the incoming State House of Assembly.

The state chairman of the party, Hon Bashir Bolarinwa gave the warning against the backdrop of internecine war being fuelled by supporters of members-elect jostling for the headship of next Kwara State House of Assembly.

It is recalled that camps of those aspiring to be a speaker in the ninth state House of Assembly had engaged in a media campaign in support of their positions on the speakership matter.

While some people are saying that legislative experience and loyalty should be considered by the members-elect, some others are saying that a senatorial district that has not yet benefitted from the political equation should be given the chance to produce the speaker.

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Bolarinwa, who said that comments by some overzealous supporters of members for the speakership position and that of opponents of such aspirations are becoming embarrassing to the party, warned all to sheath their swords and work for the collective interest of the party.

He said that the party was built on collective aspirations for a new Kwara state and would be guided appropriately in the choice of members for strategic positions that would enhance good governance and democratic dividends for the people of the State.

He also threatened to mete appropriate sanctions on any member who fails to adhere to the media ban, irrespective of status.