Embattled Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly and leader of the G15, Momohjimoh Lawal, has resigned.
A resignation letter yesterday, addressed to the Clerk, said it was done in the interest of the people.
Lawal and his supporters have been embroiled in a leadership tussle with the G5, led by Umar Imam, since February.
His resignation has been regarded as a fait accompli in some quarters, with the emergence of Governor Yahaya Bello, who happens to be from the same senatorial district with him.
The development, it was gathered was to pave the way for the consolidation of Imam’s position as Speaker, following moves by concerned stakeholders to restore normalcy to the Assembly
The letter reads: “We are aware of the needless pain the leadership crisis that has engulfed this noble Assembly in the last few months caused our constituents and retarded the development of our state.
“I would have preferred to continue with the struggle for the entrenchment of democratic values, but the interest of Kogi State must always come before my personal considerations.
“Today, my resignation as Speaker of this House was a difficult one, but I believe it is the right thing to do. This, I am sure will bring joy to some and anger to others.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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