Edo Assembly crisis: Factions exchange words over planned sitting in shut complex

Photos: Kote Onungwe Obe-Eleme on facebook and BBCMore violence appeared to be looming on Sunday in Edo State as factions in the state House of Assembly sharply disagreed over the proposed sitting of the 17-member faction of the legislature.

Recall that 14 members-elect, who had not been sworn in since 2019 when the House was inaugurated, on Thursday, were joined by three other lawmakers, who had declared support for the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyanmu. In June, Obaseki defected to the Peoples Democratic Party and emerged as the candidate of the opposition party following his disqualification from the APC governorship primary.

“So inaugurating nine Assembly members is an impeachable offence, but we are not looking at that. We don’t want to destabilise the state. The governor must do the needful by obeying the rule of law.”Dismissing the proposed sitting by the other faction, Okiye said such an action was a Nollywood activity that would have no bearing on the legislative duties in the state.

Okiye noted that while the ‘embattled’ members were still his friends, all of them were no longer members of the House considering that they were not available for their legislative functions even after several attempts to bring them in. Faulting the AGF, Okiye stated, “I want to believe that Malami acted in ignorance but the letter that approached him for this assistance didn’t include the details of the case. Malami is not a magician to know everything that transpired. As a learned gentleman and giving the status of his office, we believe that he would not ordinarily do that if he is faced with all the facts.

While urging people to stay calm as the September 19 election draws near, the governor said the opposition should exhibit confidence in its conduct rather than waging a war and massive propaganda. Meanwhile, the PDP caucus in the House of Representatives has alleged that the APC is planning to unleash mayhem on the people of Edo State “and dubiously take over governance of the state.”

Chinda also condemned the IG and the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, for allegedly instigating the attempt to impeach the Speaker, Mr Frank Okiye.

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