The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, on Monday, suspended three lawmakers over an alleged plot to impeach him and other principal officers of the Assembly.
One of the suspended lawmakers, Hon. Donald Okogbe (PDP, Akoko-Edo II) is an ally of the impeached Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, and was the only lawmaker who did not sign the petition that led to Shaibu’s impeachment.
The two others are Hon. Addeh Emankhu Isibor (APC, Esan North-East I) and Hon. Iyamu Bright (PDP, Orhionnwon II).
Agbebaku also accused the trio of bringing native doctors to the House on 1 May at around 1 am to perform sacrifice.
The Speaker said that the three lawmakers were suspended indefinitely, alleging that external forces were influencing them to cause chaos and remove the house’s leadership.
The suspension however, created tension in the House as the affected lawmakers kicked against the action.
In a rowdy session, the three suspended lawmakers were seen screaming, “Mr Speaker, you do not have the right to unilaterally suspend any member(s) of the house.
“You must call for votes. Allow members vote on the matter”.
The Speaker, thereafter, adjourned the plenary abruptly.
