The emergence of Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba (HCN) as House of Representatives’ member-elect from Okigwe South federal constituency may have unsettled calculations and permutations in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) across the various political zones over who becomes speaker of the 9th Assembly. APC had penciled down Femi Gbajabiamila (Surulere 1) from the South-West for the speaker slot. However, the position is being challenged by some lawmakers who described the party’s position as imposition and an attempt to meddle in the leadership selection process of the National Assembly. Idris Ahmed Wase (APC, Plateau), John Dyegh (APC, Benue), Mohammed Umar Bago