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From Gyang Bere, Jos
The reinstated Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Ayuba Nuhu Abok, on Tuesday presided over Plenary in the House after his illegal impeachment by six out of 24 members of the House in October 2021.
Abok, a member of the PDP presided over sitting with members forming a quorum in line with the House rules and procedures after the Judgement of Plateau State High Court, delivered by Justice Nafisa L. Musa that reinstated him as Speaker and retrained Yakubu Sanda from parading himself as the Speaker of the House.
The Speaker, who resumed office at about 9 am, was accompanied by his colleagues, Hon. Dalyop Fom member representing Jos South; Hon. Pirfa Tyem, Langtang North North; Hon. Timothy Dantong, Hon. Bala Fwenji, Bokkos, and Nanbol Listic among other members.
The Reinstated Speaker who spoke with Journalists on Tuesday in his office, assured security agencies and Plateau citizens that they will be peaceful in carrying out their constitutional responsibility in the interest of the Plateau people.
Abok appreciated the Security, the Judiciary and the entire Plateau Citizens for their prayers and for demonstrating faith to ensure the right thing is done in reversing his illegal impeachment.
“We are mature people, we are not going to fight I want to appreciate my brother Hon. Yakubu Sanda and all my colleagues we will continue with our normal duties of the House.”
It was observed that there was a heavy presence of security personnel around the State Assembly complex to maintain peace and prevent the breakdown of law and order.
It was observed that the Speaker presided over the sitting with 9 members in attendance, both PDP and APC; the Clerk of the House, Sergeant of Arms while other key officials of the House were also present. The sitting was adjourned to tomorrow Wednesday 5th April 2023.
Senator representing Plateau North and Deputy Chairman Senate Committee on Defence, Istifanus Gyang welcomed the verdict of the Court that reinstated Rt Hon Abok as Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly.
Gyang in a statement by Senior Legislative Aide, Hon. Daniel Dem described the verdict as a triumph for the rule of law and common sense.
He said the verdict has vindicated Rt Hon Abok and restored the dignity of the State Assembly from Executive tyranny and reckless legislative partisanship.
It would be recalled that at the onset of the illegal and unconstitutional impeachment of Speaker Abok, Senator Gyang brought the matter before the Nigerian Senate in Plenary, pointing to Executive interference and manipulation for orchestrating the unfortunate illegality.
