Katsina Assembly Re-elects Speaker, Gets New Deputy Speaker

Tasiu Maigari representing Zango constituency has been re-elected as Speaker by the Katsina State House of Assembly.

His followed his nomination by Aliyu Sabiu, representing Mani constituency and seconded by Ibrahim Dikko from Matazu constituency.

It was reported that a secret ballot system was adopted during the election conducted on Monday.

In which all the 34 members took part in the election.

Mr Maigari scored 18 votes to defeat Nasiru Yahaya from Daura constituency who polled 16 votes.

Similarly, Dalhatu Tafoki from Faskari constituency was elected as Deputy Speaker with 20 votes.

Abubakar Muhammad from Maiadua nominated Tafoki and was seconded by Abduljalal Runka from Safana constituency.

Mr Tafoki defeated Abdulrazaq Tsiga from Bakori constituency who got 14 votes.

In his acceptance speech, the new Speaker, Tasiu Maigari, urged all members to forget their differences and put come together to work for the people of the state.

He assured that he would carry everyone along and run an open door policy.

He promised to work with the executive and judiciary arms of the government to move the state forward.

They were all elected under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC).