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Published on 2024-02-08 11:16:41
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, recently swore in 12 new members of the house who were elected in the by-elections across Nigeria. This oath of office was administered during plenary on Thursday, February 8. The members were presented with certificates of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on February 7. With the new development, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) now has about 188 members to maintain its majority status in the House.
Among the new lawmakers is Fuad Kayode Laguda, a financial expert who is filling the seat of Femi Gbajabiamila, who is the current Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu. The list of new members who collected their certificates of return is as follows:
1. Umar Garba (Ngaski/Shanta/Yauri federal constituency of Kebbi- APC)
2. Ifeoluwa Ehindero (Akoko north east/north west of Ondo- APC)
3. Fuad Kayode Laguda (Surulere 1 federal constituency of Lagos- APC)
4. Saleh Gabriel Zock (Kachia/Kangaroo federal constituency of Kaduna- APC)
5. Daniel Asama Ago (Jos north/Bases federal constituency of Plateau- LP)
6. Rabiu Kamba (Arewa/Dandi federal constituency of Kebbi- APC)
7. Emma Ukpong Udo (Ikono/Ini federal constituency of Akwa Ibom YPP)
8. Emil Inyang (Akamkpa/Biase federal constituency of Cross River- APC)
9. Peter Uzokwe (Nnewi north/Nnewi south federal constituency of Anambra YPP)
10. Chinwe Nnabuife Orumba North/Orumba south federal constituency of Anambra- YPP)
11. Adamu Yakubu (Birnin Kudu/Buji federal constituency of Jigawa- PDP)
12. Yusuf Umar Yabo (Yabo/Shagari federal constituency of Sokoto- PDP)
13. Husseini Jallo (Igabi federal constituency of Kaduna- PDP)
14. Yusuf Dalhat Tafoki (Faskari/Kankara/Sabuwa of Katsina- APC)
15. Mohammed Buba Jajere (Fune/Fune federal constituency of Yobe- PDP)
It is important to note that the elections into Jalingo/Yorro/Sing federal constituency of Taraba state and Udenu federal constituency of Enugu state are still outstanding.
In related news, Akin Rotimi, the lawmaker representing Ekiti north federal constituency 1, became emotional while discussing the insecurity in his state during a plenary session in the House of Representatives. Rotimi was moved to tears while reading a motion on the murder of two monarchs in his state, Ekiti. This underscores the gravity of the security situation in Nigeria and the impact it has on lawmakers and citizens alike.
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, with over 9 years of experience covering politics and public journalism, wrote this article. It is evident that the political landscape in Nigeria is constantly evolving, with new members being sworn into office and existing members actively addressing pressing issues within the country.
The latest developments in the House of Representatives reflect the dynamic nature of Nigerian politics and the ongoing efforts to address key challenges facing the nation. As the new members assume their roles, they will contribute to the legislative process and the advancement of the country as a whole.
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