The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has taken decisive action by suspending three lawmakers, including a close associate of Philip Shaibu, the ousted deputy governor.
The suspension, announced on Monday, comes amidst allegations that the trio was plotting to impeach Agbebaku and other principal officers of the Assembly. Donald Okogbe, a member of the PDP representing Akoko-Edo II, known for his allegiance to Shaibu, was among those suspended. Notably, Okogbe abstained from endorsing the petition that led to Shaibu’s removal from office.
The other two lawmakers facing suspension are Addeh Emankhu Isibor of the APC representing Esan North-East I, and Iyamu Bright of the PDP representing Orhionnwon II. Agbebaku further alleged that the trio had summoned traditional healers to the Assembly premises at 1 am on May 1st for a ritual.
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The move underscores heightened tensions within the Edo State political landscape and raises questions about the stability of the Assembly amid the ongoing power struggles.