Gbajabiamila names Doguwa, other principal officers for Reps

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday announced Alhassan Doguwa as the leader of the house.

Also appointed were Peter Akpatason as Deputy Leader, Tahir Monguno as Chief Whip and Nkeiruka Onyejeocha as Deputy Chief Whip.

Mr Doguwa who represents Doguwa/Tudun Wada federal constituency is the immediate past Chief Whip of the House.

Gbajabiamila had earlier on Wednesday announced appointments for minority leaders.

The Speaker, contrary to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) decision, had named Ndudi Elumelu as the House Minority Leader.

Mr Elumelu from Delta State was named alongside Toby Okechukwu as Minority Leader, Gideon Gwani as Minority Whip and Adesegun Adekoya as Deputy Minority Whip.

The announcement was vehemently rejected by some lawmakers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as they had earlier in a leeter nominated Kingsley Chinda as its leader in the House.