Former House of Rep Speaker and new Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, has tendered his resignation as a lawmaker on the floor of the House of Representatives.
Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house, read Gbajabiamila’s letter of resignation during plenary on Wednesday
Gbajabiamila said his resignation is to enable him assume the role of chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu.
Abbas, after receiving the letter and read to members said, “We have today declared the seat of Surulere Lagos Constituency vacant following the resignation of Gbajabiamila. “
Gbajabiamila said in his letter of resignation addressed to the Speaker that he would be taken up a new role as the Chief of Staff (CoS) to president Bola Tinubu.
The immediate past Speaker further said he would cease to be a member of the 10th House of Reps.
Gbajabiamila was appointed by the President to serve as his Chief of Staff. He commended the House and people of his federal constituency following his appointment by the President, adding that serving the House and the people of his constituency has been a great honour.
Before leaving the chamber, Gbajabiamila had move a motion of urgent public importance ” Need for the Federal and State Governments to take action to mitigate the effect flood devastation.”
After submitting his letter, Gbajabiamila took a bow and let the chamber with cheers and accolades from members.
It was gathered that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC will conduct a fresh election to fill the role.
