The Kogi state House of Assembly has elected a new speaker, after former speaker, Umar Ahmed Imam resigned on Wednesday.
Mathew Kolawole , member representing Kaba/Bunu state constituency was elected as the new speaker.
Speaking shortly after the swearing in of the new speaker on Thursday, the deputy speaker, Hassan Abdullahi from Dekina/Okura constituency described the former speaker as an epitome of humility, transparency difficult to match.
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Other principal officers of the House sworn in include Victor Omofaye from Ijumu state constituency sworn on as the new Chief whip, Balogun Bello from Ajaokuta as the Majority Leader.
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