Also appointed was Sokoto lawmaker, Hon. Abdusamad Dasuki of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who will serve as Deputy Minority Leader, while Hon. Mansur Manu Soro of Bauchi State was named Minority Chief Whip.
The House of Representatives has announced a new leadership team for the minority caucus, with Hon. Fred Agbedi of Bayelsa State emerged as the Minority Leader.
The Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, announced the appointments on Thursday shortly after the commencement of plenary, bringing an end to weeks of intense lobbying and consultations among opposition lawmakers over the composition of the minority leadership.
Also appointed was Sokoto lawmaker, Hon. Abdusamad Dasuki of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who will serve as Deputy Minority Leader, while Hon. Mansur Manu Soro of Bauchi State was named Minority Chief Whip.
Agbedi represents the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), while Soro is a member of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
