The South West Media Stakeholders on June 10, expressed support for the aspirations of Sen. Osita Izunaso as the Senate President for the 10th the National Assembly.
The stakeholders at a press conference addressed by Mr Kolawole Ilori, founding editor of Tell Magazine in Ibadan, on Saturday stated that having a South easterner as the Senate President would heal the wounds of the past in the country.
However, he said Izunaso, possessed sterling qualities needed to preside over the affairs of the 10th Senate as President.
Izunaso, (APC – Imo West) is contesting the seat with Sen. Godswill Akpabio, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu and Sen. Abdulazis Yari.
Ilori, Chief Executive Officer, Midas Media Hub International, said the best man for the job of Senate President at this time is Sen Osita Izunaso.
“The leadership of the Senate has to be anchored by a Senator, who has a high pedigree with an unblemished record in terms of selfless service to fatherland, nationalism, patriotism and more importantly probity and accountability.
“Of all those jostling for the seat, Izunaso remains a shining example of competence, honesty, probity and character.”
According to him, in terms of cognate experience, Izunaso stands shoulder high over others, when his parliamentary experience and exposure, are put in perspective.
“Izunaso remains the most credible Sceptre of Unity and Symbol of Cohesion, on the national stage, if the current division and mistrust are anything to go by.
“He is the cleanest man for the job, who has a clean bill of probity from the anti-graft agencies, well educated, grounded in public service rules and well versed in National Assembly key procedures and politics that surround the political power play,” he stated.
Personalities present at the press conference are Mr Victor Oluwadamilare, Former Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists Oyo State Council and Mrs Bose Oyewole, Former Chairperson, National Association of Women Journalists, (NAWOJ).
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly is on Tuesday, June 13, 2003.
