The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas has announced Professor Julius Ihonvebre from Edo state as the Majority House leader of the 10th Assembly.
Announcing the names at plenary on Tuesday after the lawmakers resumed from the Sallah break the Speaker said the Principal officers for the majority party were endorsed by 143 APC lawmakers.
Other Majority Principal Officers announced includes, Rep. Halims Abdullahi from Kogi state as the Deputy Majority leader, Rep. Usman Bello-Kumo from Gombe state as Chief whip and Rep. Onanuga Adewumi from Ogun state as Deputy chief whip.
For the Minority Principal Officers, the Speaker announced Rep. Kingsley Chinda of the PDP from Rivers state as the Minority house leader,
Rep. Ali Isa from Gombe state of the PDP as the Minority whip,
Rep. Aliyu Sani Madaki from Kano state of the NNPP as Deputy Minority leader and Rep. Ozidonabi George from Anambra state of the LP as Deputy Minority Whip.
The Speaker while congratulating them, prayed for God to give them the wisdom to discharge their duties effectively.
The Principal Officers are the executive officers who would work together with the leadership of the House to shape the affairs of the parliament and the business of lawmaking.
