JOY AS ABBAS INCREASES THE WINNING MARGIN

In the ongoing election for Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, the chosen candidate of the All Progressives Congress, crossed the winning margin to the delight of the House of Representatives.

A roll call of members-elect revealed that 359 out of 360 members are taking part in the proceedings.

There are three competitors, and the winner is predicted to prevail by a simple majority.

Members-elect have “openly declared” their support for Abbas in a significant majority.

Ahmed Wase, the outgoing Deputy Speaker, and Sani Jaji, who have one and two votes so far, respectively, are on the edge of losing to Abbas.

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