The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has officially announced Fred Agbedi as the new Minority Leader of the 10th House of Representatives.
The announcement followed a brief standoff at the National Assembly on Thursday, as opposition lawmakers insisted on Agbedi’s recognition before the commencement of plenary.
Members of the opposition caucus gathered at the lobby, chanting “no announcement, no sitting,” and made it clear that legislative proceedings would not continue until the leadership issue was addressed.
The lawmakers, identified as the G-60 opposition caucus, were led by Ikenga Imo-Ugochinyere. The group threw its full support behind Agbedi, who represents Sagbama-Ekeremor Federal Constituency of Bayelsa State.
They also endorsed Abdusammad Dasuki, representing Kebbe-Tambuwal Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, as Deputy Minority Leader.
The protest briefly disrupted activities in the chamber, with the lawmakers demanding immediate resolution of the minority leadership structure.
Following the intervention, Speaker Abbas formally announced Agbedi’s appointment, allowing plenary proceedings to continue.
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