Kwara, Ebonyi Elect New Speakers, Other Officers
Ebonyi governor, Engr. Dave Umahi
Twenty-four members of the fifth assembly of the Ebonyi state house of
assembly on Monday elected the member representing Izzi West, Hon.
Francis Nwifuru and the member representing Onicha East, Hon. Odefa
Obasi Odefa, as the new Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively.
The motion for the election of the Speaker was moved by Odefa and
seconded by Joseph Nwobashi (Ezza North East) while the election of the
Deputy Speaker was moved by Chike Oguji (Ikwo South) and seconded by
Frank Onwe (Ohaukwu North).
Other principal officers as announced by the Speaker include: Joseph
Nwobasi (Majority Leader); Chike Oguji (Deputy Leader); Kingsley Ikoro
(Chief Whip); Frank Onwe (Deputy Chief Whip) and the member representing
Afikpo North East, Hon. Maria Nwachi (PPA) as the Minority Leader.
The new Speaker further directed the Clerk of house, Mrs Rose Nwokporo,
who earlier presided over the session, to notify the executive and
judiciary that the 5th assembly has been constituted and ready for
communication.
Inaugurating the assembly, the governor, Engr. Dave Umahi assured that
the executive arm of government would not interfere with the internal
affairs of the house, adding that he would continue to play fatherly
role to the assembly.
Similarly, the 24 members of the Kwara state house of assembly unanimously elected former chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Justice, Hon. Ali Ahmad as the 8th speaker of the state house of assembly.
Hon. Ahmad succeeds former speaker Razak Atunwa who has been elected as a member of the House of Representatives representing Ilorin West/Asa federal constituency of the state at the national assembly.
Hon. Mathew Okedare representing Ipaye/Ejidogari/Lawa constituency of Moro local government council of the state emerged as the deputy speaker of the house.
Hon. Hassan Oyeleke (Ojomu/Shao state constituency emerged as the Majority Leader of the house.
Similarly, the 24 members of the Kwara state house of assembly unanimously elected former chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Justice, Hon. Ali Ahmad as the 8th speaker of the state house of assembly.
Hon. Ahmad succeeds former speaker Razak Atunwa who has been elected as a member of the House of Representatives representing Ilorin West/Asa federal constituency of the state at the national assembly.
Hon. Mathew Okedare representing Ipaye/Ejidogari/Lawa constituency of Moro local government council of the state emerged as the deputy speaker of the house.
Hon. Hassan Oyeleke (Ojomu/Shao state constituency emerged as the Majority Leader of the house.
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