Bauchi Speaker, deputy resign as ex-speaker returns

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The resignation is to pave the way for the return of the former Speaker, Abubakar Suleiman, and his deputy, Jamilu Dahiru, to their positions.

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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Court of Appeal, Abuja, in November 2023 sacked Mr Sulaiman , and Mr Dahiru .However, the Independent National Electoral Commission , declared Messrs Suleiman and Dahiru winners of the 3 Feb and 4 re-run elections in the constituencies, respectively. The outgoing speaker, Mr Akuyam said the action was part of the agreement reached by the lawmakers to step down to enable the duo to return to their positions.Also speaking, Mr Suleiman hailed the outgoing speaker and his deputy for keeping to their words.

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