Alhasan Doguwa, the majority leader of the House of Representatives, announced his intention to run for speaker of the 10th National Assembly yesterday. He cited his four wives and 28 children as evidence that he would be a successful speaker.
Doguwa, who represents Kano State’s Tundun Wada/Doguwa federal constituency, said in a speech at an event in Abuja that he had paid his party’s dues and that the time had come to reward him with the position.
He made this statement in response to claims that, because of his unpredictable behaviour, he lacked the skills and temperament necessary to succeed the current speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila.
Even as the House of Representatives’ Chief Whip, he admitted, “I did not display any high temperament. People who describe me as having a high level of temperament have the wrong idea of Ado Doguwa, who has four wives and 28 children.
“I have never been married. That demonstrates my ability to succeed as the following speaker. Nigerians can march or walk on me like a carpet.
