The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, who won the re-election to represent Abia North in the Red Chamber, has declared his intention to contest for Senate presidency in the 10th National Assembly.
Orji Kalu’s party, All Progressives Congress (APC) maintained a majority in the Senate, having secured 57 seats.
Kalu while briefing newsmen at the National Assembly on Tuesday said: “It is my turn to become the Senate President. If I’m elected Senate President, I will be team Nigeria. I’m going to work in every corner of Nigeria.
“I schooled in Maiduguri, Borno State. I started my business in Lagos and spread it across all state capitals. My first name will be team Nigeria, my last name will be team Nigeria.
Aside from Kalu, who has publicly declared interest in the position, Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom); Sani Musa (Niger); Barau Jibrin (Kano); and Dave Umahi (Ebonyi) are also said to be interested in running for the coveted office.
