Nasarawa Assembly elects new speaker, deputy
Nasarawa State House of Assembly elected Danladi Jatau (APC – Kokona West) as the new speaker of the Assembly on Friday.
The emergence of the new speaker followed the Appeal Court judgment, which nullified the election of the former Speaker, Ibrahim Abdullahi, on Nov. 28.
The House also elected Mohammed Oyanki (PDP-Doma North) as its new deputy speaker.
Both were elected unopposed by members of the legislature.
Ibrahim Musa, the acting clerk of the House, announced the results during an emergency plenary in Lafia.
Suleiman Azara (APC- Awe South) nominated Mr Jatau for the position of speaker, seconded by Larry Ven-Bawa (APC- Akwanga North).
Solomon Akwashiki (SDP- Lafia Central) nominated Mohammed Oyanki (PDP – Doma North) for the position of deputy speaker and was seconded by Hajiya Hajara Danyaro (APC- Nasarawa Central).
The clerk thereafter swore in Messrs Jatau and Oyanki as speaker and deputy speaker, respectively.
In his acceptance speech, Mr Jatau thanked the members for the confidence reposed in him to lead the 7th assembly.
He promised to promote unity among members of the Assembly for robust legislation for the overall development of the State.
The new speaker also pledged effective collaboration with the executive arm of government to ensure that the people continue to feel the impact of democracy in the state.
(NAN)
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