Jacob Marksons Oboth has emerged victorious in the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament after securing a commanding win of 441
Oboth defeated his closest challenger, Paul Mweru who got 60 of the National Unity Platform, who came second in the hotly contested race.
The victory marks a major political milestone for Oboth as he prepares to lead Parliament at a time when the country faces key legislative and governance debates.
Supporters of Oboth celebrated the announcement shortly after the final tally was confirmed, describing his win as a vote of confidence in his leadership and experience.
Meanwhile, Paul Mweru’s performance was seen as a strong showing for the opposition-backed National Unity Platform in the parliamentary contest.
More details to follow on this developing story.
