Gov Bello disolves 7th Assembly of the Kogi State House of Assembly
Kogi State Governor, Alh Yahaya Bello has announced the dissolution of the outgoing Seventh House of Assembly
Governor Yahaya Bello made the dissolution during the valedictory session held on the floor of the House.
The Governor cited relevant sections of the constitution to affirm that the Assembly is dissolved with immediate effect ,” .
He said “Whereas it is provided in Section 105 Subsection 1 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, that a House of Assembly shall stand dissolved at the expiration of a period of four years commencing from the date of the first sitting of the House.
“Now, therefore, I, …the Governor of Kogi State of Nigeria, in exercise of powers bestowed upon me by Section 105 Subsection 3 aforesaid, and of all powers enabling me in that behalf, hereby proclaim that the seventh (7th) Assembly of Kogi State House of Assembly is hereby dissolved with immediate effect.
“Given under my hand and the public seal of Kogi State of Nigeria at Lokoja, this Monday 5th Day of June, 2023.”
“Given under my hand and the public seal of Kogi State of Nigeria at Lokoja, this Monday 5th Day of June, 2023.”
Governor Bello had earlier appreciated everyone that contributed to the success of the 7th Assembly and urged all to forgive all offences, learn from past mistakes and prepare for the task ahead in governance.
According to him, he loved people and with passion loves to uplift people,adding that he was looking forward to giving his valedictory speech as well as hoped that all the outgoing members would work with the next All Progressives Congress led administration if Alhaji Usman Ododo.
Governor Bello also urged them to alway reciproCate the good gestures done them to other people.
He also urged those members who didn’t return as members to support their incoming members , adding that it was not the end of the world for them.
” Join us to bake the bigger cake” Governor Bello said before he started his speech on the dissolution.
Earlier in the day, the members had considered the fact finding report set up to investigate industries dealing in miniral resources in the state.
The House resolved that the incoming members would continue where they stopped.
