The Taraba State House of Assembly on Wednesday elected Hon. Kizito Bonzena as a new Speaker at an emergency sitting of the House. He replaces Rt. Hon. Joseph Albasu Kunini, who reportedly resigned. Bonzena represents Zing State constituency. He was the Chief Whip of the House. The letter of resignation of the former Speaker was read by the Deputy Speaker, …

“Indeed, Mr. Speaker has brought to bear the attributes of humility, diligence and experience and, above all, the concern of the people in his administration”. The above was part of a Motion for a Vote of Confidence on the leadership style of Rt Hon. Joseph Albasu Kunini in December 2020, following a plot by a group of members of the …

The Speaker of Taraba State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Prof. Joseph Albasu Kunini has advocated a fair deal for women, asserting that it is unfair to relegate them to the background, amidst the daunting challenges and discrimination they often face. However, the Speaker equally advised women that rather than bewail their ordeal, they should take up the gauntlet by …