The election of Rep. Yakubu Dogara as Speaker of the House of
Representatives on June 9th was a manifestation of that fact that
Nigeria`s democracy is fast maturing, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State
has said.
Speaking when he hosted Dogara at the Benue state governor`s lodge Abuja
on Tuesday, Ortom the Speaker did not breach any provisions of the
Nigerian constitution in contesting.
“Your election was democracy in action and a clear indication
sustainability of democracy in Nigeria,” Ortom said.
According to him, “It is no longer in doubt we are maturing. I define
democracy as a government of what the people want. It may not be hundred
percent but once the majority agreed that is democracy.”
Dr. Ortom also commended House members for the display of sportsmanship
and including Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila who lost the election to Dogara.
He urged the speaker to embrace all members because according to him, “it
is God that crown leaders. You could have fantastic plans but if God
decides otherwise there is nothing you can do.”
Speaking ealier, the Speaker said Nigerians were promised change during
the election and as such governments must work to deliver the change
promised them.
Dogara said the present crop of leaders came in at a very criticaland that
“Nigerians are waiting for us to provide quality leadership.”