Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly
| Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly | |
|---|---|
since 11 June 2019 | |
| Legislative Branch of the Kwara State Government | |
| Style | Mr/Madam Speaker (informal) The Right Honourable (formal) |
| Member of | Kwara State House of Assembly |
| Seat | Kwara State House of Assembly, Ilorin |
| Appointer | Indirect House Election |
| Term length | 4 years renewable |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Nigeria |
| Formation | 2 October 1979 |
| First holder | Hon |
| Succession | Second |
| Deputy | Deputy Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly |
The speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly is the presiding officer of the Kwara State House of Assembly, elected by its membership. The Speaker is second in line of succession to the Kwara State governorship, after the deputy governor. The Speaker also represents the members of his or her constituency. Since inauguration of the state house of assembly on 2 October 1979, there have been 10 legislative assemblies with 8 representatives holding the office of Speaker.The current Speaker is Salihu Yakubu-Danladi who was elected on 11 June 2019.[1][2]
List of Speakers
Source: Kwara State House of Assembly
| Name | Took office | Left office | Party | Assembly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Ahmad (lawyer) | 8 June 2015 | 7 June 2019 | PDP | 8th |
| Salihu Yakubu-Danladi | 11 June 2015 | Present | APC | 10th |
List of Deputy Speakers
| Name | Took office | Left office | Party | Assembly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Gana Yisa | 8 June 2015 | 7 June 2019 | PDP | 8th |
| Ojo Olayiwola Oyebode | 11 June 2015 | Present | APC | 10th |
References
- ^ Daily Post Staff (11 June 2019). "Yakubu Danladi emerges Kwara Assembly Speaker". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ punchng (11 June 2019). "34-year-old emerges Speaker of Kwara House of Assembly". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 30 May 2025.