Delta Assembly Passes 60 Bills, Loses Two Lawmakers

During the valedictory session of the seventh assembly of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, the Speaker and Governor-elect, announced that the house passed a total of 60 bills in four years.

Under his leadership, Oborevwori said, 69 bills were received and processed, with 58 being assented to by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

He explained that of the 60 bills passed, 48 were executive while 21 were from members.

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In addition to the bills, the Governor-elect stated the house also received and processed 237 motions during the same period.

While nine bills were dropped, one was awaiting assent and another was pending at the Committee of the Whole House.

He added that unfortunately, the house lost two members between January 27 and June 28, 2021.

According to the outgoing speaker, the names of the deceased were Hon Tim Oghenekome Owhefere, a former majority leader, and Hon Kenneth Ogba, who represented Isoko South Constituency.