The Surulere, Lagos seat of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Right Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila has been declared vacant.
This is sequel to his resignation from the house to take up the job of Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Bola Tinubu. Gbajabiamila himself had earlier sent in his resignation letter to the speaker, Tajudeen Abass
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 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.
After submitting his letter, Gbajabiamila took a bow and let the chamber with cheers and accolades from members.
