The Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Josiah Kente, has tendered his resignation effective immediately. The lawmaker told journalists in the state capital, Jalingo, that he took the decision in the interest of peace in the state.
Kente was elected speaker in November 2013, following the death of his predecessor, Haruna Tsokwa. His decision to resign may have been influenced by the recent political crisis in the state. A few days ago, the Supreme Court sacked the Acting Governor of Taraba State, Garba Umar, and ordered the immediate reinstatement of Abubakar Danladi, a former deputy governor to Gov. Suntai as Ag. Governor.
Following his return to executive duties on Friday, Mr. Danladi fired all political appointees of his predecessor. Kente, who is believed to be a loyalist of the sacked Ag. Governor, may have vacated his seat for fear that he would be impeached by members loyal to the Danladi.
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