Others present at the venue in solidarity was Governor-elect Umaru Bago (Niger), a serving lawmaker and a close ally of Mr. Betara. Other lawmakers-elect across party divides were also at the venue.JAMB Portal

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On Monday, the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress officially zoned the speaker’s position to the North-West, while the deputy speaker was zoned to the South-East.NYSC Portal

Meanwhile, Abbas Tajudeen (APC-Kaduna) was chosen to succeed Mr. Gbajabiamila, and Benjamin Kalu (APC-Abia) was chosen as the deputy speaker.

Mr. Betara said it was surprising that Mr. Gbajabiamila nominated Mr. Abass when many legislators indicated an interest in the position.

“If today, the deputy speaker of the house is contesting, the chairman of the appropriation committee is contesting, the majority leader is contesting, then who’s closer (in rank) to the speaker?” he asked.

Security agents had a hectic time checkmating unruly party supporters from the different parties who were at the venue of the declaration.