BREAKING: Sani-Omolori out as National Assembly Commission appoints new NASS clerk

The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has replaced Clerk to the National Assembly, Alhaji M.A. Sani-Omolori.

The Commission, in a statement, named Ojo Olatunde as the new Acting Clerk.

The decision was taken at an emergency meeting where the Commission approved appointment of some senior management staff for the service.

Bala Yabani Mohammed was appointed as Acting Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly and Dauda Ibrahim El-Ladan as Acting Clerk Senate.

But Patrick Giwa is to remain as the Clerk to the House of Representatives till his retirement in November 2020.

Yusuf Asir Dambata is the Secretary to the Commission. replacing Olusanya Ajakaiye.

According to the Commission, all appointments are with immediate effect .

The statement was signed by Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ahmed Kadi Amshi.

Recall that Omolori had earlier kicked against his retirement, he said the resolution of the National Assembly which increased the age and years of service has not been amended.

He also said the commission has no powers to intervene in the controversy.