Speakership Race: Why I Withdrew For Tajudden Abbas – Doguwa

By Miriam Humbe

One of the aspirants to the Speakership of the House of Representatives,
Alhassan Ado Doguwa, on Thursday announced his withdrawal from the race.

Both political actors are members of the All Progressives Congress, (APC).

Doguwa sited his support for the emergence of Hon. Tajudeen Abbas as his reason for the withdrawal and asked his teeming supporters to support Hon. Abbas to succeed.

Doguwa also endorsed Hon. Tajudden Abbas, describing him as an embodiment of the principles and aspirations ‘that we believe will help us lead with integrity and diligence.’

On his Twitter handle, @aadoguwa wrote:

My dear compatriots,

I write to formally announce my withdrawal from the race for the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Throughout the campaign, I have been humbled and grateful for the support, encouragement, and solidarity I received from many of you. I want to express my sincerest gratitude to each one of you for your trust and confidence in me.

However, after careful consideration and reflection, I have come to the difficult decision that it is in the best interest of our party and the House as a whole for me to step down from pursuing the Speakership at this time. I believe it is crucial for us to maintain unity and focus on the greater objectives that lies ahead.

I want to emphasize that this decision is not a reflection of any doubts about Hon. Tajudeen Abbas’s capabilities or qualifications for the role of Speaker. On the contrary, I continue to firmly believe in his potential to provide effective and inclusive leadership to the House. Tajudeen Abbas possesses the qualities and vision required to navigate the complex challenges we face and drive positive change.

I have had the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with Hon. Tajudden Abbas, and I am convinced that his commitment to serving our constituents and advancing our shared values is unwavering. I wholeheartedly endorse his candidacy and pledge my full support to him in his pursuit of the Speakership.

I urge all of you to join me in rallying behind Hon. Tajudden Abbas, as he embodies the principles and aspirations that we believe will help us lead with integrity and diligence. Together, we can work towards fostering a productive and collaborative environment within the House, where the voices of all members are heard and respected.

Once again, thank you for your support and belief in my candidacy. I am confident that with Hon. Tajudden Abbas at the helm, we will achieve great things for our constituents and our nation.

Thank you and God bless.