- By Kamil Opeyemi
A new Speaker has been elected for the Green Chamber of the National Assembly. He is Dr. Tajudeen Abbass.
Abbass scored 353 votes while his challengers, Aminu Jaji scored and Idris Wase scored 3 votes each.
“Tajudeen Abaas, having scored the highest votes, is hereby declared the winner and returned as the Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives.,” the Clerk declared
Immediately after his declaration, shouts of “Tee-Jay” rent the air as his supporters hailed the election.
After his election, the House went ahead to elect the Deputy Speaker, with the nomination of Hon. Benjamin Kalu.
Kalu was elected and pronounced at the Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives.
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