House of Representatives Majority Leader, Alhasan Doguwa, has said his ability to manage his four wives and 28 children makes him the best choice for the Speaker of the 10th National Assembly.
Doguwa made the comment to counter critics who alleged that he lacks the right temperament to replace the current speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila.
At a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Doguwa said those who have been alleging that he behaves erratically want to portray him in a bad light.
He said: “Even as Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, I did not exhibit any high temperament. For those who refer to me as a high-level temperamental person, they have misperceived Ado Doguwa, the man who has four wives and 28 children. I have never had a divorce. That shows I have what it takes to excel as the next Speaker. I will be a carpet for Nigerians to march or walk on.
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“As a politician, I want to believe that every man is a political animal. And he could be subjected to one disposition or the other. The issue of temperament is about perception. What someone may perceive as high temperament, another will perceive otherwise.
“But for someone like me who has been in the parliament right from July 4, 1992, to date have successfully secured the mandate of my people. But for time, I would have brought to you my seven different rates of return certificate to show to you my track record.”
