“Join APC To Become President In 2023” – Lawan Advices Ekweremadu
The Leader of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, yesterday, suggested the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, to affix the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as a stepping stone to turning into the President of Nigeria in 2023.
Lawan (APC, Yobe North) gave this admonition to the DSP whereas congratulating him on his 56th birthday, which he celebrated on Sunday, urging him to dump the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling celebration.
His phrases: “2023 is there to be taken by Ekweremadu if he’s ready to join the APC because there is an opportunity for you to get the ticket to contest for the presidential election in 2023.”
While reminding the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, about Ekweremadu’s birthday, Lawan famous that the DSP’s birthday must be greater than bizarre mentioning, contemplating his place and variety of years he has spent within the National Assembly.
“He is the longest serving presiding officer within the National Assembly. I’m not PDP and I’ll by no means be however I do know Senator Ike Ekweremadu has been a really loyal and dedicated Deputy Senate President.
“I can’t miss the chance to induce Senator Ike Ekweremadu to see via the mist of this unholy setting and take the precise choices. You are an asset, don’t keep and decay away or waste away.
“I be part of the quite a few leaders and elders of the South-East who’ve understood that Nigeria wants the dedication of individuals such as you.
Nigeria wants the unity of all people to make it higher for the lots of this nation. We want stability and I need to say clearly and assert that you will slot in completely nicely. 2023 is there to be taken”, Senator Lawan burdened.
The Leader’s recommendation for Ekweremadu, who represents Enugu West Senatorial District to dump PDP and be part of APC, nevertheless, provoked a second of laughter as senators, each the ruling celebration and opposition have been thrown into laughter.