Gombe state Youth Parliament has elected member representing Akko Central Khalid Ahmed Kumo as the New Speaker of the parliament at the Gombe House of Assembly complex.
Ahmed Kumo was nominated by member representing Kaltungo East, Afiniki Nuhu Gabriel and seconded by Sulaiman Idris Puma representing Yamaltu Deba West.
He polls 9 votes defeating his close rival Aliyu Abdulhamid Yakubu who scored 7 while the other contestant Aliyu Abduljalal Hassan score 0 votes.
Afiniki Nuhu Gabariel member representing Kaltingthe East was elected as Deputy Speaker defeated Usman Adamu Bojude from Kwami local government area with 10 votes against 7 votes.
Shortly after the election they were sworn in by the Clerk of Gombe State House of Assembly who was represented by Director legislative activities, Mr. Yusuf Burto.
In his acceptance speech, Ahmed Kumo thanked parliamentarians for the opportunity given to him and expressed readiness to run inclusive leadership.
“It is with a deep sense of honour, humility, and with gratitude to God that I take the chair as the honor of the Gombe State Youth Parliament.
“I want to express my sincere appreciation to my colleagues, Honourable members of this Parliament, for this confidence you have reposed in me and for this huge responsibility you have thrust on me,” he said.
