The Kaduna State House of Assembly has elected Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani as the new Speaker.

His election came barely an hour after Amknu Abdullahi Shagali resigned as Speaker.

Zailani, who represents Igabi West Constituency in the Assembly, was the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly until his election to lead the House on Tuesday.

Zailani is a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Also, Mukhtar Isa Hazo, representing Bassawa Constituency has been elected Deputy Speaker.

The lawmakers have been sworn-in by the Clerk of the Assembly.

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