The Plateau State House of Assembly has elected a new speaker following the resignation of John Clark Dabwan.
Member representing Bokkos Constituency, Titus Alams has been elected as the new speaker
following the resignation.
Deputy Speaker, John Bull Shekarau presided over the proceedings for the election.
Deputy Majority Leader, Zainab Dogo, representing Qua’ An Pan South nominated Titus Alams while the member representing Rukuba/Irigwe Constituency, Ado Adere seconded the nomination without any counter nomination which paved way for him to become the new speaker.
The new speaker is from the Central Senatorial district of Plateau state same as the former speaker. The position had been zoned to that district.
The Plateau lawmakers have also impeached the deputy speaker, John-bull Shekaru, who represents Shendam constituency, and refused to resign from office. Mr. Shekaru’s impeachment was supported by 17 of the 24 members of the Assembly while 5 voted against it.
Joyce Rapnap, representing Langtang South, was elected new deputy speaker. The old and new Assembly leaders are members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party.
The new leaders were sworn-in at the Assembly complex located at the Government House, Rayfield.