Manzoor Nadir sworn in as Speaker
As expected Manzoor Nadir was today sworn in for a second term as Speaker of the National Assembly.
He was nominated by Prime Minister Mark Phillips and seconded by PPP/C MP Gail Teixeira. There were no other nominees.
PPP/C Dr Vishwa Mahadeo was elected Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly. He secured 36 votes which is the number of seats the PPP/C has in Parliament.
The other nominee for the post was WIN’s Tabitha Sarabo-Halley and she secured 17 votes.
