Gbajabiamila set to officially declare House speakership bid

The majority leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, will today officially declare his intention to run for office of the speaker in the ninth assembly.

According to Mr. Gbajabiamila’s office, the event stars by 2pm at the Lagos/Osun hall of Transcorp Hilton hotel, Abuja.
The Lagos lawmaker who represents Surulere II federal constituency will be returning to the house for a fifth term.

The APC enjoys a clear majority in the incoming House of Representatives, winning over 200 of the 360 seats.

So far, there are at least 10 members that have indicated interest for the position.

More details later