Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly have elected Mr. Na’anlong Daniel as the new Speaker, following the resignation of Mr. Gabriel Dewan.

The election took place on Wednesday during an emergency plenary held at the temporary Assembly Complex situated at the Old Government House in Jos.

Daniel, who represents the Mikang State Constituency and previously served as Majority Leader in the 9th Assembly, was unanimously elected by his colleagues to lead the 24-Member House.

The leadership change comes as the former Speaker, Gabriel Dewan, resigned shortly after a meeting with critical stakeholders, convened to address internal tensions that had been ongoing in the State Assembly.

Presiding over the session was the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Isa Ajiji, who guided the transition and affirmed the Assembly’s commitment to legislative stability and unity.

Dewan, who was elected on the platform of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), had been the sole representative of his Party in the House.

His resignation, though not accompanied by a formal public statement, is widely viewed as a strategic step aimed at fostering cohesion within the Assembly and easing political friction in the State.

Hon. Daniel’s emergence is expected to usher in a fresh phase of legislative leadership and coordination, especially as Plateau State continues to navigate complex political dynamics and governance challenges.