10th NASS: Abbas, Kalu Emerge Speaker, Deputy  

June 13, 2023
10th Assembly: Abbas,  Kalu Emerge Speaker, Deputy  
Abbas Kalu

Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has emerged as the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the 10th National Assembly.

Abbas, who is from Zaria Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, defeated his rivals, Ahmed Wase and Sani Jaji, in the speakership election that took place on Tuesday.

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Hon. Ben Kalu representing Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State, emerged unopposed as deputy speaker.

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Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.

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