Edo Assembly Speaker Impeached

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By Dipo Awojobi – The Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Hon. Victor Edoro, has been impeached by 16 of the 24 members of the assembly.

In the impeachment, which took place on Tuesday, a woman, Hon. Elizabeth Ativie was elected by the lawmakers as the new Speaker.
Governor Adams Oshiomole of Edo State

The impeachment followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Folly Ogedemgbe (APC-Owan- East) and seconded by Mr Patrick Illuobe (PDP – Esan-North East).

“This is an impeachment notice signed by 16 members that the Speaker, Victor Edoroh and his Deputy, are hereby impeached,’’ Ogedemgbe said during the house sitting.

Shortly after moving the motion, Ogedemgbe nominated Illuobe to preside over the election, who thereafter called for nomination for a new speaker and deputy.

Ativie’s name was submitted as Speaker by Mr Victor Assen (APC-Owan-East), while Mr Justin Okonobo ( APC-Igueben) was nominated as deputy speaker by Henry Okhuobo (APC-Orhionmwon).

The two were subsequently approved to lead the House by the lawmakers.

A mild drama, however, ensued immediately after the new Speaker took her seat, when the assembly’s chamber was reportedly invaded by some suspected thugs.

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