Orji Uzor Kalu, Senate Chief Whip, has declared his intention to run for Senate President in the 10th National Assembly.
Kalu, who was re-elected to represent Abia North in the National Assembly on Tuesday, made the announcement while briefing journalist at the National Assembly.
Kalu told reporters that as a ranking lawmaker from the South East, it was his turn to become the Senate President.
He said, “If I’m elected Senate President, I will be team Nigeria. I’m going to work for every corner of Nigeria.
“I schooled in Maiduguri, Borno State. I started my business in Lagos and spread it across all state capitals. My first name will be team Nigeria, my last name will be team Nigeria.
“Remember, I’m the only former governor who has never change phone line more than 20 years ago. I’m still willing to maintain that telephone number to answer all my calls. I’m not going to switch off my phones because I’m Senate President. I’m hoping that Nigerians will pray for me to become Senate President because it’s my turn.
