In a surprising turn of events, the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has announced the suspension of three lawmakers, citing their alleged involvement in a plot to impeach him and other principal officers of the Assembly.
The suspended lawmakers include Donald Okogbe of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), representing Akoko-Edo II constituency. Okogbe, known to be a close associate of the ousted deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, notably abstained from endorsing the petition that led to Shaibu’s removal from office.
Joining Okogbe on the list of suspended legislators are Addeh Emankhu Isibor of the All Progressives Congress (APC), representing Esan North-East I constituency, and Iyamu Bright of the PDP, representing Orhionnwon II constituency.
According to Speaker Agbebaku, the decision to suspend the lawmakers was prompted by reports of their alleged involvement in planning his impeachment and that of other principal officers of the Assembly.
In a startling revelation, Agbebaku further alleged that the suspended legislators had summoned traditional healers to the Assembly premises at 1 am on May 1st to conduct a ritual, adding a bizarre twist to the unfolding saga.
The suspension of the three lawmakers has sparked discussions and raised eyebrows within the political circles of Edo State, with many eager to see how the situation unfolds in the coming days.
As the drama continues to unfold, residents of Edo State are watching closely to see how this development will impact the political landscape of the state and the functioning of the House of Assembly.
