Delta House of Assembly has elected Peter Onwusanye as its new speaker.
The election of Onwusanya was sequel to the resignation of the former Speaker, Victor Ochei, as contained in a letter read by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Basil Ganagana.
In the letter, Ochei said that his decision to resign was to pave way for new leadership and commended the state government and PDP for giving the opportunity to serve the state.
Majority Leader of the House, Monday Igbuya moved the motion to accept the resignation of Ochei and was seconded by Martin Okonta.
The election of the new speaker followed a motion also moved by the majority leader which was unanimously adopted by the house.
Okonta’s motion for the election of a new speaker was seconded by Sam Obi.
In his acceptance speech, Onwusanya, who is an accountant, thanked the lawmakers for the confidence reposed in him and also thanked the governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan and PDP for giving him the opportunity to serve the people of the state.
The new speaker also commended the former speaker; Ochei for his contribution to legislature in the state and solicited the support of the members in carrying out his duty.
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