
Governor Yahaya Bello has dissolved the seventh assembly of the state by the Constitution
The Governor announced the dissolution at the valedictory session of the House held on Monday in Lokoja. the state capital
Governor Yahaya Bello, appreciated members that served in the sixth and seventh assemblies for their contributions to the House, adding that the All Progressive Congress (APC) remains a winning team in Kogi State.
While noting that the future is bright for the party, The Governor emphasized that there is a need for the outgoing members to activate the spirit of tolerance, irrespective of religion, tribe, or political affiliations.
Bello commended journalists for ensuring factual reportage in promoting peace and tranquillity in the state, assuring that his administration will continue to go after criminal elements in Kogi State.
In his valedictory speech, the outgoing Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Mathew Kolawole, said the seventh assembly lost two members during its tenure. He listed the deceased members as John Abba of Ibaji Constituency and Jimoh Omiata of Yagba East State Constituency. He also said that two members lost their wives, namely himself and the late Ibaji lawmaker.
He commended the lawmakers for their support in ensuring the success of the seventh assembly, Kolawole said that the seventh assembly had ensured good governance in the last seven years.
The assembly, according to him, passed 1,451 resolutions and 688 regular motions.
The former speaker said the assembly has passed 52 bills, 32 of which are executive bills and 20 private members bills. No less than 37 of the bills were passed and assented to by the Kogi State Government,
He added that two bills are currently awaiting assent, and one bill has been withheld, while 12 other bills are still in various stages of consideration at the end of the Kogi State Seventh House of Assembly. he said
In their various constituencies’ goodwill messages, they appreciated Governor Yahaya Bello for giving them enabling environment to work effectively
Earlier, the speaker had called for a minute silence in honor of those who died in the 7th assembly.
One John Abba of Ibaji Constituency, Jimoh Omiata of Yagba East State Constituency. wife of John Abbah and the Wife of the outgoing speaker, Matthew Kolawole.