Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon Moses Thomas Sule and his deputy, Hon Gwottaon have resigned their positions, DailyPost reports.

The member representing Pankshin North, Gabriel Dawang, was subsequently elected as the new Deputy Speaker of the Assembly.

Hon Timothy Dantong, representing Riyom constituency, emerged the new Deputy Speaker of Assembly.

Although the details of the resignations are still sketchy as at press time, the development may not be unconnected to the political instability in the state.

Details later…