Ihonvbere, Chinda emerge Majority, Minority leaders of 10th House of Reps

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has named Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (APC-Edo) as the Majority Leader of the 10th House of Representatives.

Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP-Rivers) also emerged as the Minority Leader.

Abbas, during plenary in Abuja on Tuesday, unveiled the duo and other principal officers.

Ihonvbere represents Owan Federal Constituency of Edo State, while Chinda is representing Ohio/Akpor Federal Constituency of Rivers State

Other principal officers from the Majority caucus named included Rep. Abdullahi Halims (APC-Kogi) as Deputy Majority Leader, Rep. Usman Kumo (APC-Gombe) as Chief Whip, and Rep. Adewumi Onanuga (APC-Ogun) as Deputy Majority Whip.

Also,from the minority party, Rep. Ali Isa (PDP-Gombe) emerged as the Minority Whip, Rep. Ali Madaki (NNPP-Kano) was named the Deputy Minority Leader, and Rep. George Ozodinobi (LP-Anambra) emerged as the Deputy Minority Whip.

Speaking on the formation of the committee, Abbas said the constitution of the committee was ongoing, adding that it would cut across party affiliations.

He said the House would be guided by the legislative capacity and experience of members in deciding who becomes the chairmen of committees.

He further said that the quality of legislative experience would be brought to bear.