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During Thursday’s plenary, Abbas named Frederick Agbedi, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker representing Ekeremo/Sagbama federal constituency in Bayelsa, as the Minority Leader. Agbedi is aligned with the PDP faction loyal to Kabiru Turaki.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has announced the appointment of new principal officers for the minority caucus.
During Thursday’s plenary, Abbas named Frederick Agbedi, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker representing Ekeremo/Sagbama federal constituency in Bayelsa, as the Minority Leader. Agbedi is aligned with the PDP faction loyal to Kabiru Turaki.
Abbas also appointed Abdussamad Dasuki of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), representing Kebbe/Tambuwal federal constituency in Sokoto, as Deputy Minority Leader.
Mansur Manu Soro of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), representing Darazo/Ganjuwa federal constituency in Bauchi, was named Minority Whip.
The Speaker noted that the appointments followed **unanimous nominations by the minority caucus** and assured that the House leadership would work closely with the newly appointed officers to achieve the legislative objectives of the green chamber.
More updates on the activities of the new principal officers are expected in the coming days.
