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BREAKING: Femi Gbajabiamila Set to Resign, Details Emerge
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BREAKING: Femi Gbajabiamila Set to Resign, Details Emerge

by  Segun Adeyemi 2 min read
  • The new chief of staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, is set to resign as a lawmaker in the House of Representatives
  • Reports confirmed that the Lagos State politician would tender his resignation on Wednesday, June 14
  • This also means that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct a fresh election for his vacant seat

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FCT, Abuja - Former Speaker and new Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, is expected to tender his resignation as a lawmaker on the floor of the House of Representatives today, Wednesday, June 14.

As reported by Channels TV online, the former Speaker will step down from his legislative position to focus on serving as Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu.

Gbajabiamila, House of Reps
Femi Gbajabiamila led the House of Representatives for four years as the Speaker. Photo Credit: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Source: Facebook

Before now, there have been whispers about whether he would manage his position in the legislature and the presidency simultaneously.

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The Lagos State lawmaker was also part of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on Tuesday, June 13.

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INEC to conduct fresh election for Surulere 1 federal constituency

Meanwhile, his resignation will also mean that the Surulere 1 federal constituency will be vacant, and the Independent National Electoral Commission will conduct a fresh election to determine who will take over the empty seat.

Gbajabiamila has been in the House of Representatives since 2003, and his victory at the 2023 general election makes it a record sixth consecutive victory as a lawmaker in the lower chambers.

He has gone on to be one of the longest-serving members of the House of Representatives in the history of Nigeria's democracy.

Gbaja, as his supporters fondly call him, is also highly revered as one of the political juggernauts in Lagos state and a role model to young aspiring politicians.

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In October 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari conferred on him the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR).

Photos emerge as Buhari’s chief of staff hands over to Femi Gbajabiamila

Meanwhile, the predecessor of Femi Gbajabiamila as the chief of staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, has handed over to him.

The handover ceremony took place at the Aso Villa, on Monday, June 5, in the presence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

This is coming ahead of June 14, 2023, when Gbajabiamila assumes his new role as chief of staff to the president.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.

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