“Mr Speaker, You Don’t Have The Right”- Chaos As Edo Lawmakers Get Suspended During Plenary
Three lawmakers have been suspended indefinitely by the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, on Monday, over an alleged plot to impeach him and other Principal Officers Council, POC.
According to the Speaker, the reason for their suspension is that they plotted to change the leadership of the house, thereby seeking external forces to cause chaos.
Agbebaku also alleged that some persons brought native doctors into the house at midnight on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, to make some demonic incantations and dropped charms in the assembly complex.
The suspended members which include; Okogbe Ojeneh Donald, of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Akoko-Edo II, Addeh Emankhu Isibor, All Progressive Party, APC, Esan North-East I and Iyamu Bright, PDP, Orhionnwon II however, created tension at the house as they kicked against their suspension.
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 to vote on the matter, they shouted.
The Speaker, thereafter adjourned plenary abruptly.
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