All Progressives Congress (APC) member in Kiru, Alhaji Kabiru Dashi, on Monday, emerged as the new deputy speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly.
He emerged following the resignation of Malam Zubairu Massu who defected to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
Dashi was nominated by Sale Marke (APC-Dawakin-Tofa) and seconded by Nuhu Achika (APC-Wudil).
Dashi was immediately sworn in by the director, house legal matters, Malam Nasidi Aliyu at a plenary presided over by Speaker Hamisu Chidari.
The speaker congratulated Dashi on his election and assured him of the house support.
In his remark, the lawmaker accepted the development and appreciated his colleagues for finding him worthy of the new appointment.
