Kogi Assembly rejects Gov. Bello’s nominee, clears 7 others for SIEC
The Assembly turned down his nomination following refusal to appear before the House for screening.
Though Jiya’ had already sent his Curriculum Vitae, but his absense made member representing Igalamela/Odolu constituency, Barr. Cosmas Atabor to move that, “His nomination be discountenanced and disqualified, and not attended to for same nomination again.” The motion was seconded by Moses Edoko of Dekina/Biraidu Constituency and supported by Hon. Enema Paul.The House, however, screened and cleared seven others members whose names were forwarded by the state governor, Yahaya Bello quickly through “Take a Bow And Go” system.
The screened members are expected to be sworn in on Wednesday and to start work immediately in line with the desire of the state government to conduct council election within the next 90 days.a) Mamman Nda Eri – Chairmane) Chogudo Yakubu Musa – Member
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