The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas will on resumption of legislative activities on Tuesday announce the names of the Principal Officers.
TheHintsNews reports that the selection Committee is to be chaired by the Speaker while Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin Kalu is to serve as the Deputy Chairman.
Members of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) penciled down as members of Principal Officers are: Hon. Julius Ihovbere as Majority Leader.
It was also gathered Hon. Abubakar Halims (APC-Kogi) might possible emerge as the Deputy Majority Leader, while Hon. Usman Kumo (APC-Gombe), might emerge, Chief Whip.
However, the South-west lawmaker nominated for Chief Whip –the position of Deputy Chief Whip cannot be ascertained as at the time of filing this report.
For the Minority Caucus, Hon. Kingsley Chinda was adopted as the Minority Leader, while Hon. George Ozodinobi (Labour Party – Anambra) was nominated as Deputy Minority Leader.
Before embarking on the Sallah recess, Abbas announced members of the Selection Committee.
He said each of the 36 State and FCT Caucuses is expected to nominate one of their members as member of the Selection Committee.
As stipulated in the 10th edition of the Standing Order, the Selection Committee is responsible for the nomination of Chairmen of various Standing Committees.
TheHintsNews reports that the PDP Caucus via a statement issued after the inauguration of the 10th Assembly had adopted Hon. Ali Isa (PDP – Gombe) as the Minority Whip.
