Members of the Kebbi State House of Assembly on Wednesday unanimously elected the member representing Sakaba Constituency, Salisu Muhammad Dangoje, as the new Speaker of the Assembly.
Dangoje’s emergence comes about two months after the death of former Speaker, Muhammad Usman Zuru, who passed away on April 6, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt.
His nomination was moved by the member representing Ngaski Constituency, Adamu Muhammad Birnin-Yauri, and seconded by Lauwal Haruna Gele during plenary.
Lawmakers subsequently endorsed the nomination unanimously, paving the way for Dangoje’s election and swearing-in by the Clerk of the House, Alhaji Suleiman Shamaki.
Speaking after taking the oath of office, the new Speaker thanked members of the Assembly for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to provide inclusive leadership.
He assured lawmakers of his commitment to carrying every member along in the discharge of his responsibilities and strengthening unity within the House.
“I pledge to uphold the confidence reposed in me, strengthen the unity of the House and work in harmony with the executive arm of government for the development of Kebbi State,” Dangoje said.
He also extended condolences to the family of the late Speaker, Muhammad Usman Zuru, the people of Zuru Emirate and residents of the state over the loss.
Dangoje, who hails from Kebbi South Senatorial District, has served in the Assembly for about 11 years and previously chaired the House Committee on Information.
The new Speaker pledged to work closely with lawmakers and other stakeholders to strengthen the legislature and promote good governance in the state.
His emergence fills the leadership vacuum created by the death of Zuru, who led the Assembly until his demise earlier this year.
