Fmr Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila To Resign Officially Today, As House Of Reps Member

The immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, is expected to tender his resignation as a lawmaker on the floor of the House of Representatives today (Wednesday).

Recall that Gbajabiamila was recently appointed as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu and has not collected his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Concerns had emerged as to how the former Speaker was going to manage both roles given that he had been inaugurated alongside his colleagues on Tuesday and had voted as well for the leadership of the House.

However, according to Channels Television, Gbajabimaila, who represents Surulere 1 Federal Constituency of Lagos State, will submit his resignation letter to his successor, Tajudeen Abbas, in order to function effectively as the chief of staff in accordance with the electoral act.

The 2022 Electoral Act as amended, and the Public Service Act 2002, does not permit one individual to occupy more than one public office at the same time.

Also, INEC will need to conduct a fresh election to fill the vacant position created by the former speaker’s resignation.

Meanwhile, Gbajabiamila has congratulated his successor, Tajudeen Abbas, on his emergence as the leader of the Green Chamber.

Speaking while presenting his handover note during the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on Tuesday, Gbajabiamila expressed hope that Abbas will continue from where he stopped.

The incoming Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu believes his successor will do a “good job” during his tenure, adding that he has the required legislative experience.