The Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Blessing Agbebaku, on Monday suspended three lawmakers over alleged plot to impeach him and other members of the Principal Officers Council (POC) of the house.
The three suspended lawmakers are Hon.Donald Okogbe (PDP, Akoko-Edo 1), Hon.Bright Iyamu (PDP, Orihonmwon South), and Hon.Adeh Isibor (Esan North East 1).
At resumption of plenary in Benin City on Monday, Rt.Hon.Agbebaku alleged that the three suspended members were being influenced by external forces to cause chaos and remove the leadership of the house.
He also alleged that some persons brought native doctors into the house at midnight on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 to make some demonic incantations and dropped charms in the assembly complex.
Responding during the 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 plenary to Tuesday, May 7, 2024, amid tension.
