By Samuel Ibezim<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three House of Assembly members who have a ticket to return are in for the fierce battle over who becomes the new Speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the last plenary session, members of the 8th House adopted a Resolution to allow all members occupy any principal position except that of the Speaker which requires a second timer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As it stands, three ranking lawmakers from Okigwe zone are in the race as the pendulum swings in favour of the zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While no ranking member is found in Owerri zone, Orlu has three returning lawmakers who may not be considered because they are of the minority AA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hit now falls on the three ranking members from Okigwe zone; Chiji Collins (Isiala Mbano) Kennedy Ibe (Obowo) and Lawman Duruji (Ehime Mbano).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With events that happened on the floor of the House on Monday, Chiji Collins has an advantage and may likely emerge the new speaker of the House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chiji has declared for the PDP ahead of other contenders to be considered for the plum position. It is expected that Ibeh may follow suit in the PDP move.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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