Tag: Chief Whip
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Edo Assembly gets new Majority Leader, Chief Whip
The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday named Jonathan Aigbokhan (APC–Esan West) as the new Majority Leader, following the emergence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the majority party in the House.
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‘No regret at all’ Senator Ndume breaks silence on his removal as chief whip
Former Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume has finally broken his silence over his demotion at the Red chamber. Ndume noted that after reviewing his position in the interview he granted on Arise TV few days back, his removal as the chief whip of the senate was unjustifiable.
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BREAKING: “It is my turn to become Senate President” – Kalu affirms
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has declared his intention to contest for Senate presidency in the 10th National Assembly. Kalu, who won re-election to represent Abia North in the Red Chamber, disclosed this Tuesday while briefing newsmen at the National Assembly. The ruling All Progressives Congress maintained a majority in the Senate,…
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Abia@31: Orji Kalu commends people of Abia, for dedication towards growth of the state
The Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu, has congratulated the government and people of Abia on the occasion of the 31st year anniversary of the creation of the state. Kalu, in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, commended the people of the state for ”their selflessness, resilience and dedication to the growth and progress of…
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JUST IN: Gunshots rent air as Imo Speaker removes Chief Whip, suspends six others
There were sporadic gunshots and pandemonium at the Imo State House of Assembly on Thursday following the suspension of six lawmakers by the Speaker, Paul Emeziem. He suspended them over alleged unparliamentary conduct. The House also removed the Chief Whip, Authur Egwim, (Ideato North, APC), and replaced him with Obinna Okwara (Nkwerre, APC). Sources told…
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Police arrest Oyo Chief Whip over Olatoye’s assassination
Oyo State Police have arrested the Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Wasiu Olafisoye Akinmoyede, in connection with the murder of a senatorial candidate, Hon. Temitope Olatoye a.k.a. Sugar. Akinmoyede’s arrest brought the number of those held to two. Olatoye was representing Lagelu/Akinyele federal constituency in the lower chamber of the National…
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Tension as Majority Leader, Deputy, Chief Whip of Imo Assembly tender resignation letter
Three principal officers of the Imo House of Assembly on Tuesday in Owerri resigned their positions following alleged controversies surrounding the 2018 appropriation bill. The principal officers who resigned their positions are the Majority Leader, Lugard Osuji; his deputy, Kenneth Ibe; and the Chief Whip of the House, Marcel Odunze; all of the All Progressives…