Ondo representative hails colleagues for backing Gbajabiamila

The member representing Akoko North East/North West of Ondo state in the House of Representatives, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has hailed his colleagues for backing Femi Gbajabiamila and ensuring his election as the Speaker of Ninth House of Representatives.

Tunji-Ojo, who doubles as the Chairman of First Timers Forum in the Green Chamber, expressed delight at the overwhelming victory of Gbajabiamila because of the role played by his colleagues. He said that House of Representatives members have proven their patriotism and commitment to a better Nigeria with the landslide victory of Gbajabiamila.

He said: “Nothing gives me more joy in the victory of Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila than the fact that my colleagues knew what was right and patriotically rose above partisan interests to elect the obvious best as the Speaker of the House.”

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The lawmaker described Gbajabiamila as the best man that could have been elected as the Speaker of the House. Although, he said he was not surprised that members of the House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted Gbajabiamila as their Speaker in view of his eminent qualification and nationalistic outlook.

Tunji-Ojo said he was upbeat that it would no longer be business as usual under Gbajabiamila’s watch, assuring that the Speaker would ‘shake table’ as he promised by overhauling legislative business.

“I am confident that the era of delay in budget passage is gone for good in the country. There is assurance now that both the legislature and the executive will henceforth work harmonious in the best interest of the citizens” Tunji-Ojo assured.