‘Bless my aspiration’ — Ndubueze, Imo north senator-elect writes APC, declares senate president bid

Patrick Ndubueze, senator-elect from Imo north, has declared his intention to run for the office of the senate president.

Ndubueze announced his ambition to run in a letter to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and all 109 senators-elect.

The senator-elect, who was first elected into the house of representatives in 1992, said the senate needed a “sensitive leadership” that he could provide.

“Having been persuaded of my track record as a ranking legislator, a politician of more than 35 years standing and a personal character that had stood the test of time for integrity and commitment to the people, I, Engr. Patrick Ndubueze, being a ranking member of the national assembly, do desire to offer myself to contest the office of the senate president of the 10th national assembly strongly believing in my capacity to stand in the roles of the leadership required at this time,” the letter reads.

“Sir, I trust that you will bless my aspiration as declared with your active support through appropriate counselling, advice and networking, to ensure that this noble cause sees the light of the day.

“While I await your kind acceptance of my declaration of intention, sir, please, accept, the assurances of my esteemed regards.

“Distinguished senators, over the last 32 years, I have remained committed to the good cause of the Nigerian project.

“And had always been persuaded that our sovereign advancement inclusive of the desired progressions of millions of Nigerians is better enabled through the instrumentality of appropriately engineered legislations which are superintended by a knowledgeable and motivated political head of the National Assembly who is equipped for thoroughness, moderation and vision-driven compassion.

“It is for these reasons, and their fulfilment, distinguished senators, that I have decided to declare my intention to contest the office of the president of the senate of the federal republic of Nigeria.

“I do not treat this declaration lightly, distinguished senators. I, indeed, have been on a consultation frenzy with critical stakeholders across the length and breadth of our country to positive acclaim.”