Drama in Edo Assembly as new Speaker emerges

There was drama on Thursday at the Edo Assembly complex with forces for and against Governor Godwin Obaseki reeling out different narratives.

Their mission was unknown but the Peoples Democratic Party alleged the police were there to provide security for those out to effect a regime change in the Assembly. It was alleged that 14 lawmakers opposed to the Governor had been seen around the complex reportedly to move against Okiye.To prevent this, sources said the Governor allegedly ordered the heaping of sand at the front of the Assembly complex, claiming it was undergoing immediate renovation.But anti-Obaseki lawmakers later met at an undisclosed venue where they impeached Okiye and his Deputy, Roland Asoro.

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