{"id":10485,"date":"2023-12-21T17:54:38","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T16:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebirareporters.com\/?p=10485"},"modified":"2023-12-21T17:54:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T16:54:38","slug":"kogi-assembly-dep-speaker-to-resign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebirareporters.com\/kogi-assembly-dep-speaker-to-resign\/","title":{"rendered":"How Failing Health Forced Former Kogi Assembly Dep. Speaker to Resign"},"content":{"rendered":"
The former Deputy Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Enema Paul has tendered his resignation from the position.<\/p>\n
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Hon. Paul who represents Okura state constituency at the Assembly, resigned his position on Thursday, citing failing health as the reason.<\/p>\n
While he did not cite the specific health challenge, the lawmaker disclosed the issue started in 2021 and has persisted despite treatment.<\/p>\n
With the approval and support of Governor Yahaya Bello, the lawmaker noted he had traveled abroad for surgery, thanking the Governor for his support and prayers.<\/p>\n
However, Paul said the illness has persisted and getting him increasingly weak by the day.
\nDespite ongoing treatment at a foreign hospital, Paul felt the need to prioritize his health and focus on recovery.<\/p>\n
Therefore, he requested permission from the Assembly to travel abroad for a year for further medical attention and submitted his resignation letter, which was subsequently accepted.<\/p>\n
Following Paul\u2019s resignation, the House Clerk, Mr. Chogudo Sule Ahmed, called for nominations for a new Deputy Speaker. Hon. Abu Jibrin, representing the Ajaokuta constituency, nominated Hon. Ojoma Comfort Nwuchiola from Ibaji constituency, seconded by Hon. Seyi Bello from Kabba\/Bunu.<\/p>\n
Hon. Nwuchiola was subsequently sworn in as the new Deputy Speaker by the House Clerk.<\/p>\n
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