By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia –
The factional deputy speaker of Ogazi’s camp, Mohammed Oyanki, in the raging crisis that engulfed Nasarawa State house of assembly since last week has dumped the embattled Speaker, Daniel Ogah Ogazi.
Two other members who also dumped Ogazi and were sworn in today included – Hon Ovey John (PDP-Keffi East) and Hon Hudu A. Hudu ( APC- Awe North).
Speaking with newsmen shortly after their inauguration, Oyqnki, who was the Deputy Speaker in Ogazi led faction, said that they have decided to joined Balarabe, in the interest of peace, unity and development of their constituencies and the State at large.
“In the interest of our people and the state, we decided to join Rt. Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the Speaker of the Assembly to contribute our quota to the development of the state,” he said.
Earlier, Speaker Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, sworn them in during an emergency sitting at the State Ministry For Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Lafia today.
The Speaker congratulated and wished them best of luck in their legislative duties.
“I congratulate all of you. It is a demonstration of love for our state and our people.
“We have resolved collectively to partner His Excellency, Gov. Abdullahi Sule in order to bring speedy development to communities across the state.
“We have given our commitment to our people to solicit for development to our various constituencies, hence the need to effectively partner with His Excellency, ” he said.
Balarabe Abdullahi called on the lawmakers to continue to have love for the state and their people noting that the interest of the State should be their first priority.
Also Speaking Hon. David Maiyaki, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abdullahi Sule on Legislative Liaison, called on members yet to be inaugurated to avail themselves in the interest of the State.
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