The
inauguration which was held at an undisclosed venue, saw a former Speaker of
Edo Assembly, Victor Edoror, emerging Speaker, after a motion for the
impeachment of Frank Okiye was not opposed.
The 14
members-elect in Edo State who refused to be inaugurated last year and three
lawmakers who later pledged loyalty to the governorship candidate of the APC,
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, have formed parallel Assembly in the state.
Mr. Sunday
Aghedo, (APC Ovia SW) had moved a motion signed by the entire members calling
for Okiye’s impeachment, and was seconded by Hon. Ohio Ezomo (APC Owan West).
The motion
nominating Edoror was moved by Hon. Washington Osifo (APC Uhunmwonde) and was
seconded by Hon Eric Okaka (APC, Owan East).
Mr Chris
Okaeben (APC, Oredo West) moved the motion that got Hon Emma Agbaje (APC,
Akoko-Edo II) who acted as Speaker ex tempore, elected as Deputy Speaker.
Before the
election, 12 out of the 14 members who were not sworn in last year took their
oaths administered by a former Clerk of Edo Assembly, Tom Efezokhae.
Following the
inaugural sitting, Edoror announced that plenary will resume on Friday, 7th
August 2020.
When
contacted for reaction, the Clerk of Edo Assembly, Mr. CYaya Omogbai said; “I
don’t talk to press, meet my PRO please.”
Speaker of
Edo Assembly, Frank Okiye, had raised the alarm over planned hijack of the
Assembly complex at the Ring Road.
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