The runner-up in the Tuesday’s election to the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the Ninth National Assembly, Hon Umaru Mohammed Bago, on Friday formally congratulated the Speaker Hon Femi Gbajabiamila and the Deputy Speaker, Hon Idris Wase on their victory at the poll. According to the statement, “members on June 11, 2019, eventually made their choice and as loyal party men, we will have to respect and live with that “We therefore formally congratulate the Speaker, Rt. Femi Gbajabiamila and the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Idris Wase on their elections ” While wishing them well, we hereby pledge the support of our principal, Rt. The Organisation expressed gratitude to the 360 members of the House of Representatives, the Press, members of the Civil Society Organizations and the general public for their support during the race.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 14, 2019 18:33 UTC