Tambuwal accepts presidential nomination form from Reps

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal, on
Friday, publicly accepted the All Progressives Congress presidential
nomination form purchased for him by some members of the House.
The presentation took place about 5.09pm at Tambuwal's residence in
Maitama, Abuja.
The speaker gladly accepted the form amid cheers from the lawmakers,
who were largely APC legislators.
However, after thanking them for considering him fit for the office of
the President of Nigeria, Tambuwal said he would continue with his
nationwide consultations on the issue.
He explained that he would give Nigerians his final position as soon
as he had concluded the consultations.
Tambuwal stated, "I have accepted to collect this form.
"I will go back and conclude my consultations.
"When I conclude the consultations, I will give Nigerians my final
position on this matter soonest."
While thanking the lawmakers for the gesture, the speaker said it was
a demonstration of "true love for the progress and unity of Nigeria."
He recalled that in 2011, the same scenario played out when his
colleagues in the House picked him to serve as their Speaker.
Tambuwal added that the decision paid off, giving him the opportunity
to serve the country in a high office .
He added that it further positioned him to be counted worthy of a higher office.
Earlier, a lawmaker from Ebonyi State, Mr. Peter Edeh, presented the
form to Tambuwal on behalf of his colleagues.