Femi Gbajabiamil grabs 8th House Majority Leader

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Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, Tuesday, grabbed the Majority Leader of the 8th House after weeks of leadership tussle, starting from the inauguration of the House on June 9, ITRealms reports.

The Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, declared Gbajabiamila the majority leader on the floor of the House, saying “Now, this is the big one,” as he named the Lagos lawmaker the House leader.

The position of Deputy Leader, ITRealms gathered, went to Mr. Buba Jibrin (North-Central), while Mr. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa (North-West) was named the Chief Whip. The position of Deputy Whip was given to Mr. Pally Iriase (South-South).

House Deputy Speaker, Mr. Yusuf Lasun, who is from the South-West, retained his position, dismissing rumour that he resigned his position in order to accommodate Gbajabiamila on the body of principal officers.

The minority Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ITRealms learnt, also chose its principal officers.

Former Deputy Leader, Mr. Leo Ogor (South-South) was named the minority leader, while the post of deputy minority leader went to Ugochukwu Onyeama (South-East). Mr. Yakubu Barde (North-West) emerged as the minority whip, while Binta Bello-Maigeri (North-East) became the deputy minority whip, ITRealms reports.

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Delta Central extols Igbuya’s qualities, tips him for Speaker

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Arising from a meeting of Delta Central leaders on Sunday, participants extoled the qualities of the Majority Leader,Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Monday Ovwigho Igbuya, reports ITRealms.

The leaders, ITRealms gathered met at Mosogar, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state, charted the way forward for the Urhobo nation.

They noted that the lawmaker made invaluable contributions to the growth of democracy and good governance in the state.

Spokesman of the leaders, Raymond Akpojaro told newsmen that they resolved to pursue unity among the people of the state, lauding Igbuya for his integrity, empowerment of the youths in Delta Central and redefinition of Sapele politics.

He also said there were no doubts as to whether Sapele would produce the next Speaker of the state assembly.

 “Among the contenders for Delta State Speaker’s position, Igbuya stands out. He has the contemplative demeanour of the kind of a man who can lead the House. He understands the workings of the Assembly and the needs of the state and the people. He is a ranking member of the House and the most appropriate person for this position,” he said.

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