Rt. Hon. Dewan Kudangbena Gabriel, the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, has denied reports that he resigned from his post.
According to the rumors, which first appeared on social media late Tuesday, the Speaker had given up for an undisclosed reason.
However, in a quick response to the circulating rumor, Rt. Hon. Dewan denied retiring in a statement released on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties, D.T. Stanley, calling the rumor “a lie from the pit of hell
According to the statement, “some disgruntled individuals have brought to our attention this morning a malicious and misleading rumor that is being circulated with the intention of creating confusion and discrediting the House leadership.”
The Honourable Speaker, Rt. Hon. Dewan Kudangbena Gabriel, is said to have resigned, according to a fabricated report circulating. We want to make it clear that this is a complete and utter falsehood—a lie straight out of hell.
“The Plateau State House of Assembly members, not people on the street or on social media, duly elected the Speaker. As a result, if he were to resign, it would be announced via the same constitutional avenue that allowed for his election.
circulated by some disgruntled individuals.”
“As of today, July 2, 2025, Rt. Hon. Dewan Kudangbena Gabriel continues to serve as Speaker of the 10th Plateau State House of Assembly, despite the fact that no leader holds office indefinitely and that the position is neither hereditary nor a royal appointment.”
“We urge the people to maintain composure and ignore the baseless rumor. If the Speaker chooses to step down, appropriate process will be followed, and a replacement will be named as a result. No constitutional void will exist.
“Lastly, we encourage those who make a living by spreading rumors to focus their efforts on providing security agencies with relevant information that can aid in the fight against insecurity throughout the state.”
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