The
Deputy Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Asiforo Okere was
Monday confirmed the Speaker after three days he assumed the office in
acting capacity.
Former Speaker and current Deputy
Governor, Sir Ude Okochukwu , handed over to Okere as the acting Speaker
at the eve of his swearing-in last Thursday.
Okere, who represents Ukwa East constituency, took the oath of office
administered by the Clerk of the House, Johnpedro Irokansi during the
plenary of the House on Monday.
The motion for Okere to become the substantive Speaker was moved by Hon Emeka Ejiogu and seconded by Hon Mezie Nwubani.
Meanwhile, the elevation of Okere necessitated other changes in the
principal officers of the House as the former Leader, Hon Chidiebere
Nwoke was elevated to the position of he Deputy Speaker.
Former
Deputy Leader, Hon Princewill Onyegbu was made the Leader, while
former Chief Whip, Hon Ikechukwu Nwabeke was elevated to the position of
Deputy Leader.
Hon Mba Ukaha became the new Whip.
In his acceptance speech, Okere commended his predecessor for his quality leadership styles and pledged to sustain the tempo.
The new Speaker also promised to facilitate the passage of the outstanding bills presented to the House.
Credit: Stephen Ukandu/Punch
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