The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, on Monday suspended three lawmakers over an alleged plot to impeach him and other principal officers of the assembly.
One of the suspended lawmakers, Donald Okogbe, representing Akoko-Edo II on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, is an ally of the impeached deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. He was the only lawmaker who did not sign the petition that led to Shaibu’s impeachment.
The other two suspended lawmakers are Addeh Emankhu Isibor, representing Esan North-East I, on the platform of the All Progressive Congress, and Iyamu Bright, PDP, Orhionnwon II.
Agbebaku also accused the trio of bringing native doctors to the House on May 1 at around 1:00 am to perform a sacrifice.
Agbebaku said the three lawmakers were suspended indefinitely, alleging that external forces were influencing them to cause chaos and remove the house’s leadership.
The suspension of the lawmakers, however, created tension in the House as the affected lawmakers kicked against their suspension.
In a rowdy session, the three suspended lawmakers were seen screaming, “Mr Speaker, you do not have the right to unilaterally suspend any member(s) of the house.
“You must call for votes. Allow members vote on the matter.”
The Speaker, thereafter, adjourned the plenary abruptly.