Kogi Assembly Speaker ‘Vacates’ Seat For 12-yr-old Aspiring Parliamentarian

The Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, on Tuesday, temporarily vacated his official seat for Adetolani Adekanmbi, a 12-year-old aspiring to be a parliamentarian in the future.

Adekanmbi was on a visit to the State Assembly Chambers in Lokoja on Tuesday.

Adekanmbi was accompanied by her parents and siblings to the office of the Speaker and revealed that she aspired to be a lawmaker in the future.

The Speaker, who encouraged the female child not to give up on her dreams, said he could see a lot of potential in her and that she would make a good parliamentarian in the future.

He also advised children not to give up on their dreams, while emphasising the need for parents to assist their children to become great leaders who would take society to greater heights.

The member representing Kabba/Bunu State constituency, Hon. Seyi Bello, and other members of the Assembly were present during the visit and watched the scene with admiration.