Eleven out of 31 lawmakers of the 9th Bauchi state house of assembly have reportedly picked a new speaker.
The lawmakers elected Abubakar Suleiman, the lawmaker representing Ningi Central Constituency (APC), as the speaker, on Thursday.
According to PUNCH, Suleiman emerged ‘unopposed’.
Danlami Kawule, assembly member representing Zungur/Galambi, was elected as deputy speaker.