Nigeria: Tambuwal's Three Years of 'Opposition' Within the Ruling Party

Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has clocked three years as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Our correspondent recalls the circumstances that threw him up as Speaker and how it has affected his leadership style.

"My period of service as the Speaker of this hallowed Chamber will restore the- House' of Representatives as an institution where the will of the people is done." These were the words of Rep. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal representing Tambuwal/Kebbe Federal constituency of Sokoto State on 6th June, 2011 shortly after his election as the 12th Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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