Ibe Osonwa, a Labour Party (LP) member elected to the 10th House of Representatives, has declared his intention to run for speaker of the 10th Assembly.

Osonwa, who was elected to represent Abia’s Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the 10th assembly, stated this on Friday during a courtesy visit to Abuja by the South-East Young Professionals, a pressure group from his region.

According to the lawmakers-elect, there is a chance that he will run for speaker.

He said:

We are taking everything into consideration while speaking to the leadership of the House and the South-East caucus.

This is a moving sand. No positions have been taken. We do not get to elect the speaker until June 13.

While the Constitution does not recognise ranking members but the House Standing Rules does, we will consult to know what our issues are.

We are going to embark on a mission of national integration. Diversity should not be our weak point but our strength and we must harness it.

The Abia legislator promised to introduce bills and motions centred on security, emphasizing the importance of protecting people and property.

He also stated that if Nigeria developed technologically, the possibilities were limitless.