Kogi Deputy Speaker Resigns On Health Ground

The deputy speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Enema Paul, has resigned his position due to his failing health.

Paul who tendered his resignation letter on the floor of the House during plenary sitting, lauded Gov. Yahaya Bello for the love he has for him and prayers.

He disclosed that his I‘ll-health started in 2021 and he had through the permission and assistance of Gov Bello travelled to treat himself abroad.

He said that now he felt weaker daily and concluded that he should go look for healing even as the hospital abroad urged him to do that.

Against the above background, Paul sought permission to travel abroad for a year and tendered his resignation letter which was accepted.

Thereafter the clerk of the House, Mr Chogudo Sule Ahmed sought for nominations of another deputy speaker.

Thereafter the representative of Ajaokuta state constituency, Hon Abu Jibrin nominated the representative of Ibaji state constituency, Hon Ojoma Comfort Nwuchiola as deputy while the representative of Kabba/Bunu state constituency, Hon Seyi Bello seconded the nomination.

The Clerk of the House, Mr Chogudo, thereafter administered the oath of office on her.