Tension in Kogi over Assembly Speaker

Speaker Umar Imam2

There is tension currently in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, over claims that the Speaker of the state’s House of Assembly had resigned his position. HE was said to have resigned from office late Tuesday night.

Some online media had earlier on Thursday, reported the resignation of Speaker Umar Imam from office.

However, Daily Sun can report that as at 11:45a.m on Thursday, Imam was still the Speaker of the Assembly.

However, unconfirmed reported alleged that some lawmakers were given huge monetary inducement to actualise the removal of the Speaker by a ’strong’ financial backer.

Details later..

Breaking news & top stories

Stay connected with The Sun Newspaper

Get breaking news, exclusive stories, and live updates delivered straight to your phone. Join thousands of readers already following us on Whatsapp Channel and Telegram.

Breaking news & top stories

Follow The Sun Newspaper

Get live updates & exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone.

Breaking news & top stories

Stay connected with The Sun Newspaper

Get breaking news, exclusive stories, and live updates delivered straight to your phone. Join thousands of readers already following us on Whatsapp Channel and Telegram.