The Kogi State House of Assembly yesterday turned down the confirmation of Governor Yahaya Bello’s commissioner nominee, Kingsley Fanwo.
The lawmakers, who refused to confirm Fanwo during plenary, gave a lack of concurrence as a reason for their inability to confirm him.
Fanwo had, in April 2022, resigned his appointment as the state Commissioner for Information to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Yagba Federal Constituency.
The Speaker of the Assembly, Dr Matthew Kolawale said: “As a result of lack of concurrence, we are stepping down Fanwo’s confirmation.”
The lawmakers, however, confirmed two other nominees, whom they asked to take a bow with the clear approval of the entire House.
The two nominees the House confirmed are Dr Zakari Usman and Alhaji Mohamed Abdulmutalab from Dakena and Okene respectively.
The House also confirmed the appointment of Alhaji Chogudo Sule-Ahmed as substantive Clerk of the House.
Ahmed was appointed by Bello in January after the immediate past Clerk, Ibrahim Amoka retired from service.
Also, Governor Bello has commiserated with Senator Mohammed Ndume over the death of his father, Alhaji Ali Ndume. He died on July 19 and had since been buried according to Islamic rights.
The governor, in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogwu yesterday, stated that the late Ndume was an accomplished community leader.
who served his people well during his lifetime.
He urged the Senator and the entire family to take solace in the fact that he lived a fulfilled life and raised children of impeccable character.
Bello, on a similar note, extended his commiseration to the people of Borno South Senatorial District and prayed to God to grant the late patriarch eternal rest and the family the fortitude to bear the loss.