The Kano state House of Assembly has elected the member representing Ajingi Constituency, Alhaji Abdulaziz Garba-Gafasa as the new Speaker of the 9th Assembly.
The election followed his nomination by the member representing Dala constituency, Malam Lawan Hussain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday during the first plenary session of the 9th Assembly.
Gafasa was also the speaker during Malam Ibrahim-Shekarau’s second tenure as the governor of the state.
The assembly also elected the member representing Makoda constituency, Hamisu Cidari as the Deputy speaker for the fourth time.
The legislators elected the member representing Warawa constituency, Alhaji Ayuba Labaran-Madari as the majority leader, and Alhaji Kabiru Alasan-Dashi, representing Kiru constituency as leader of the assembly.
Also a member representing Gezawa Constituency, Alhaji Ali Danja was elected as the minority leader, with Alhaji Garba Shehu, representing Kibiya Constituency, as the deputy majority leader.
The assembly also elected Alhaji Ayuba Labaran-Durum, representing Kabo constituency as the Chief Whip, while member representing Kura Garin-Malam, Alhaji Hayatu Dorawa-Sallau as the Majority whip.
In his acceptance speech after taking oath of office, the new speaker commended the legislators for giving him the mandate to lead the assembly as speaker for the second time.
He promised to carry all members along irrespective of their party differences and pledged to ensure that laws that have direct benefits to the general public are enacted.
