The Speaker, Kano State House of Assembly, Abdulazeez Garba-Gafasa, and the Majority Leader of the assembly, Kabiru Hassan Dashi have resigned.
The Speaker announced his resignation in a letter titled ‘Notification of Resignation’ dated December 14th and addressed to the Clerk and Permanent Secretary.
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The resignation was confirmed to newsmen on Tuesday in Kano, by the Press Secretary to the speaker, Nura Bala Ajingi.
Garba Garfasa in the resignation letter said his decision was based on his personal reasons, and appreciated the support of all the members during his stay in the position.
Meanwhile the majority leader, in a one-paragraph letter addressed to the Clerk did not state the reason for his resignation.
However, the Clerk of the assembly, Abdullahi Alfa has confirmed to newsmen that he has received the resignation letter.
A new speaker and a new House leader are expected to emerge Tuesday during plenary.
