Blessing Agbebaku, the Edo State House of Assembly Speaker, has suspended three legislators for allegedly plotting his impeachment. Donald Okogbe, representing PDP, Akoko-Edo II, and an ally of Philip Shaibu, was among the suspended lawmakers. Addeh Emankhu Isibor, APC, Esan North-East I, and Iyamu Bright, PDP, Orhionnwon II, were also suspended. Okogbe’s abstention from signing the petition for Shaibu’s impeachment distinguished him among the suspended lawmakers. Agbebaku accuses the trio of bringing traditional healers into the Assembly premises, prompting their indefinite suspension. Tension arose in the Assembly as the suspended lawmakers protested during a chaotic session, demanding voting rights.
Agbebaku alleges the three brought traditional healers into Assembly premises at 1 am on May 1 for rituals. He claims external forces influenced their actions to disrupt the house’s leadership, leading to indefinite suspension. The accused legislators face disciplinary action amid accusations of plotting against key Assembly officials.
Agbebaku’s decision to suspend them highlights his commitment to upholding order and stability in the Assembly. The suspension underscores the Speaker’s resolve to thwart any attempts to undermine the Assembly’s integrity. Tension lingers within the Assembly as the suspended lawmakers voice opposition during a chaotic session. Agbebaku’s actions demonstrate a firm stance against any threats to the Assembly’s functionality and leadership.
However, the suspension decision has triggered tension within the Assembly, with the affected lawmakers protesting against their suspension during a tumultuous session. They vehemently demanded that the Speaker allow members to vote on the matter before imposing any punitive measures.
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