Advocacy group under the aegis of Citizens Network for Peace and National Development in Nigeria has called on the ruling All Progressive Congress National National Working Committee NWC to zone the position of the Senate President to the South South geopolitical zone of Nigeria for the purpose of equity and inclusiveness.
The group noted that since the inception of democracy in 1999 Southerners have not had the opportunity to occupy the position.
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While noting that the region has very competent and qaulified sons and daughters to occupy the position said Senator Godswill Akpabio has what it takes to provide visionary leadership for the incoming 10th National Assembly NASS of the federal republic of Nigeria.
Senator Akpabio from the South South and Senator Orji Uzor Kalu from the South East are two major contenders for the top job.