Sacked Kaduna Speaker Yusuf Liman Reclaims Position Through Re-Election

Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a surprising turn of events, the previously sacked Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Yusuf Liman, has successfully regained his position following his victory in Saturday’s bye-election in the state.

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Liman, representing the All Progressives Congress (APC), emerged victorious with 18,068 votes, defeating Solomon Katuka of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 17,404 votes in the re-run election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kaduna proceeded to present Certificates of Return to the former Speaker and other winners of Saturday’s re-run polls and by-election on Wednesday.

Among the lawmakers receiving their Certificates of Return were Haruna Barnabas (APC, Chawai State Constituency), Jesse Tanko (APC, Chikun State Constituency), and Nura Likoro (PDP, Kudan State Constituency).

Shortly after the swearing-in ceremony, Yusuf Liman was nominated and unanimously elected as the new Speaker of the state House of Assembly during a plenary session.

Expressing gratitude to his colleagues for their trust and support, the re-elected Speaker pledged collaboration with the executive arm of government to foster the growth and development of democracy and the state.

“Let us reaffirm our dedication to democracy, justice, and progress. Let us remember the power bestowed upon us by the people of Kaduna comes with a profound responsibility to uphold their interests and aspirations at all times,” Liman stated.

Yusuf Liman, who represents the Makera constituency in the state assembly, had his initial election nullified by the appeal court in Abuja in November 2023, leading to a mandated rerun in five polling units within the Makera constituency.

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His triumphant return to the position underscores the dynamic nature of Nigerian politics and the resilience of elected officials seeking to serve their constituents.

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