9th National Assembly Speakership: Lawmakers Commence Voting

Currently, a mix of drama, anticipation, high expectations for the loyalists of the major contenders for the 9th National Assembly speakership.

Naija News understands that voting, however, commenced amid uproar in the green chamber.

The major contenders are Femi Gbajabiamila and Umar Bago.

Meanwhile, in another development, the Niger House of Assembly has elected Alhaji Abdullahi Wuse (APC), member representing Tafa Constituency, as the speaker of the 9th Assembly in the state.

Wuse was declared speaker following his nomination by the member representing Chachanga, Ahmed Marafa (APC), the immediate past speaker of the assembly.

Wuse and Alfa were the only officials nominated for their respective positions after which they were declared speaker and deputy speaker respectively by the Clerk of the House, Abdullahi Kagara.