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Manzoor Nadir sworn in as Speaker


Manzoor Nadir taking the oath

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.



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