From Tongnaan Bawa Jos
Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly have elected Nanlong Daniel as the new Speaker, following the resignation of Gabriel Dewan
The election took place on Wednesday during an emergency sitting held at the temporary Assembly Complex located at the Old Government House, Jos.
Daniel, Member Representing Mikang State Constituency and a former Majority Leader in the 9th Assembly, was unanimously chosen by his colleagues to lead the Twenty – four (24)-member legislature.
The emergency session was presided over by Deputy Speaker Gwotta Ajang, who facilitated the transition process.
Member representing langtang north Central Nanbol lipstick move the motion for the nomination of Daniel and was seconded by the member representative Mangu North East Abdul yanga
The former Speaker Dewan, is a member of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) and was the only legislator from his party in the Assembly.
His resignation is seen as part of a broader effort to stabilize the political climate in Plateau State.