From Musa Muhammad Kutama,Calabar
The recent change of power mantle to the cross river state House of Assembly last week have been put to shelve as the state lawmakers have passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker, Rt Hon. Elvert Ayambem.
In a confidence motion move for the vote of confidence , during plenary, by the Member representing Yakurr 1 State Constituency, Hon Cyril James Omini and seconded by the Member representing Etung State Constituency, Hon Kingsley Ntui Isong.
The House assured that they will continue to work for the interest of the State.
“Last week, the House experienced a legislative disruption but we want the best for the State. On that note I move a motion for a vote of confidence on Mr Speaker.” Omini stated.
In his opening remarks, the Speaker, Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem rstressed the need for the House to continue working in unity.
“We are all brothers from different walks of life and the long term relationship which we have built cannot be thrown to the wind. On the 22nd of may 2024, we had a session which, for the first time, was disrupted. The beautiful thing is that there is no Victor, no vanquished”. Ayambem said.
The Speaker therefore called for a voice vote on the motion, Members voted unanimously for the vote of confidence accordingly.
It would be recall that during the plenary of Wednesday, 22nd May 2024, there was a disruption of proceedings by some Members which has since been amicably resolved.
