How Speaker Abbas Stopped Planned Removal of Minority Leader

By Diafa Doubra,

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has reportedly intervened to halt a plot by some lawmakers to remove the Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, from office. The development came after weeks of political tension among opposition members in the House, with factions pushing for a leadership reshuffle.

Sources within the National Assembly revealed that Speaker Abbas stepped in to prevent the crisis from escalating, urging all parties to embrace dialogue and maintain unity. He reportedly held a series of closed-door meetings with key opposition figures and principal officers to broker peace and preserve legislative stability.

Lawmakers loyal to Chinda described the Speaker’s intervention as timely, noting that it averted what could have turned into a major political showdown on the floor of the House. Political observers have commended Abbas for his leadership and commitment to protecting the independence and decorum of the legislature.

The move reinforces the Speaker’s reputation as a consensus builder and highlights his growing influence in managing the often fractious dynamics of Nigeria’s lower chamber.