The State Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA, Sir Nobert Obi has applauded the emergence of the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mr. Uchenna Okafor, as the Seventh Speaker in the state, describing it as the right step in the right direction.

Sir Nobert stated this while interacting with newsmen in Awka.

According to Sir Nobert, zoning the speakership to Anambra North was to promote equity, noting that the last Speaker was from Anambra South.

He said that it was a well taught out plan by the party to ensure that things are balanced.

Sir Nobert while congratulating the new speaker on his new position, expressed optimism that he will perform creditably well giving the fact that APGA is a party with the interest of the masses at heart.