Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has endorsed the current Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, for the Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives billed to be inaugurated next month.
Umahi who has just been elected for a second term endorsed the experienced lawmaker at the Presidential Lodge, Government House Abakaliki when the lawmaker led many of his supporters and colleagues on a courtesy call to the governor.
Femi who represents Surulere Constituency of Lagos State in his speech said he was in the state to solicit the support of the governor and the House of Representatives members -elect from the state for his aspiration.
The Governor while commending Femi for his intelligent contributions in the House, urged the lawmaker to carry all his colleagues along in the irrespective of party affiliation.
He said the time has come for all Nigerians to unite towards credible leadership that would help to develop the country.
He assured Gbajabiamila of the support and solidarity of Lawmakers elect from Ebonyi State.
Hon.Gbajabiamila was accompanied to the visit by over 103 member-elect of the House who are in support of his candidature.