The former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has had his seat declared vacant by the incumbent Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, following his resignation.
The declaration followed Gbajabiamila’s letter of resignation in Abuja on Wednesday at the plenary under personal explanation.
Abbas, after receiving the letter and reading it to members, said, “We have today declared the seat of Surulere Lagos Constituency vacant following
Gbajabiamila said in his letter of resignation addressed to the Speaker that he would be taking up a new role as the Chief of Staff (CoS) to President Bola Tinubu.
The immediate past Speaker further said he would cease to be a member of the 10th House of Representatives.
Chronicle NG reported that Gbajabiamila had been appointed by the President to serve as his Chief of Staff.
Gbajabiamila commended the House and people of his federal constituency following his appointment by the President, adding that serving the House and the people of his constituency has been a great honour.
Newsmen reports that the former Speaker, before leaving the chamber, had moved a motion of urgent public importance, “The need for the Federal and State Governments to take action to mitigate the effects of flood devastation.”
After submitting his letter, he took a bow and left the chamber with cheers and accolades from members.
