Since swearing in of Governor Biodun Oyebanji in Ekiti, the State House of Assembly has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Internecine power tussle among the so-called lawmakers, brigandage, allegations of assassination attempts and arson all demonstrate sheer ill-wind that has no place in a democracy. The lawmakers have behaved unruly in a way that starkly reminds Nigerians of why democracy is not working to its potential in the country.
Regrettably, Ekiti has lately been caught in this web of indecency. No sooner had Dr. Kayode Fayemi exchanged baton with the incoming Oyebanji that an internal crisis erupted in the hallowed chamber. Following the death of the former Speaker in October, the House has had two Speakers in quick succession. Gboyega Aribisogan was on November 15 elected by 15 out of the 25 members to replace the deceased Speaker.
Yet, the turn of events in Ekiti is just as disgraceful. Ekiti has for so long pride itself as one of the most enlightened states in the country, given its array of bright minds, among them renowned professors and legal luminaries. Unfortunately, those stellar and refined qualities of persons are yet to rob off on the political landscape. That elected ‘honourable’ members are descending so low in sponsoring hoodlums to ‘settle’ conflicts with colleagues is not the hallmark of educated minds.
But the people of Ekiti in particular and Nigeria in general, deserve better leadership, conduct and decency from Ekiti. Barely three months to crucial general elections, Nigerians say no to violence and distractions. Ekiti lawmakers should call themselves to order as officeholders enlightened enough to understand the lofty demands of the office, the weight of their oaths and constitutionality they swore to uphold.
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