By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin city
Suspected political thugs on Monday invaded Edo State House of Assembly following the impeachment of the deputy speaker, VictorEdoror
The member representing Owan East and Etsako West 11 constituencies , Folly Ogedegbe and Gani Audu were also suspended for three months respectively over alleged unruly behavior .
Former speaker of the House, Justin Okonobo representing Igueben constituency was thereafter nominated as the new deputy speaker
Chief Whip of the House, Osaigbovo Iyoha who drew the attention of the House to the impeachment notice purportedly signed by 16 members accused the deputy speaker of misappropriation of funds, corruption and act of desperation capable of throwing the House into confusion
The impeachment motion was seconded by the member reperesenting Akoko Edo constituency 11, Emmanuel Agbaje amidst chaos
The plenary was however thrown into confusion when the embattled deputy speaker rushed for the mace and laid hold to it for over 45 minutes, an aftermath ofunfruitful attempt to move a counter motion of impeachment against the speaker
The speaker equally refused to recognized Foly Ogedegbe who in a counter motion accused him of embezzling N100 million fund belonging to the House
Meanwhile it took the effort of the security men, mainly armed mobile policemen who were stationed at the three entrance gates to the assembly as early as 7 am from stopping the fierce looking thugs armed with sticks from attacking the anti speaker lawmakers
Addressing the crowd, the speaker Kabiru Adjotor appreciated the thugs for coming to defend democracy ‘’ I will always be loyal to APC party. The interest of the state is much more greater than the interest of an individual. As APC member we are working hard to ensure president Buhari win come 2019”
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