Kogi state house of assembly latest news

Here are some of the latest news updates from the Kogi State House of Assembly:

Recent Developments:

  1. Impeachment of Speaker: On March 11, 2023, the Kogi State House of Assembly impeached its Speaker, Prince Mathew Kolawole, over alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office. The impeachment was carried out by a majority vote of 18 out of 25 members of the Assembly.
  2. New Speaker Elected: Following the impeachment of the former Speaker, the Assembly elected Hon. Ahmed Mohammed as the new Speaker. Ahmed Mohammed is a member representing the Lokoja II constituency.
  3. Budget Passage: The Kogi State House of Assembly has passed the 2023 budget estimate of N143.6 billion. The budget was presented by the Governor, Yahaya Bello, in December 2022.
  4. Committee on Public Accounts: The Assembly has set up a committee to investigate the activities of the Kogi State Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over alleged mismanagement of funds.
  5. LG Election: The Assembly has passed a bill to conduct local government elections in the state. The bill is awaiting the Governor's assent.

Recent Press Statements:

  1. Assembly Commends Governor on Infrastructure Development: The Kogi State House of Assembly has commended Governor Yahaya Bello for his efforts in developing infrastructure in the state, particularly in the areas of road construction and renovation of public buildings.
  2. Assembly Urges FG to Intervene in Farmers-Herdsmen Crisis: The Assembly has called on the Federal Government to intervene in the farmers-herdsmen crisis in the state, which has led to the destruction of farmlands and loss of lives.
  3. Assembly Passes Resolution on Kogi East Senatorial Bye-Election: The Assembly has passed a resolution urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a free and fair bye-election in the Kogi East Senatorial District.

Recent Bills:

  1. Kogi State Public Procurement Bill: The Assembly has passed a bill to establish a public procurement agency in the state to ensure transparency and accountability in government spending.
  2. Kogi State Environmental Protection Agency Bill: The Assembly has passed a bill to establish an environmental protection agency in the state to protect the environment and prevent pollution.

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be exhaustive. For more information, you can visit the official website of the Kogi State House of Assembly or follow reputable news sources.