Adeyinka Olaseni, Benin

Factional Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Victor Edoror, has warned state Governor, Godwin Obaseki , not to violate constitutional provisions, if he does not want to be impeached.

Edoror, who spoke to The PUNCH after Wednesday’s sitting of his faction at an undisclosed address at the Government Reserved Area of the state, said the decisions taken at the sitting were binding, noting that if the executive refused to implement them, it would have grave constitutional implications.

When reminded that he had always maintained that his group was not out to impeach the governor, Edoror replied, “If they refuse to carry out our instructions, it has huge constitutional implications. I don’t think they can afford to make that mistake.

“We are not ready to impeach, unless they demand it by trying to flout provisions of the constitution. You cannot just impeach anybody unless he commits an offence

“We can’t impeach anyone who does not go against the law. Offences must have been committed, constitutional provisions must have been violated before talking about impeachment. For us, we don’t intend to impeach anyone.”

He praised members of the faction for a rancour-free deliberation, adding,” We received petitions, we deliberated and made pronouncements on issues of state importance.

He also assured the people of the state of quality representation and deliberation. The factional speaker said, “We are going to make sure that the people of Edo receive the dividends of democracy. We are not out to impeach anybody contrary to what is being peddled around. We are out to give legislation to the people and provide quality service. We have no ulterior motive.”

The group, while condemning the destruction of the Anthony Enahoro Complex of the State House of Assembly, said it was unsafe for members to sit there.

The faction also debated the petitions brought before it. It described as unlawful the removal of the chairmen of Etsako East, Esan West and Etsako West, saying their removal was an infringement to their fundamental human rights and abuse of office.

The Speaker also set up a five-man committee to investigate the matter and report back to the house.
The house adjourned to 18 August, 2020.

They have no power to carry out any action – Okiye

But another Speaker of the House of Assembly, Frank Okiye, said that the Victor Edoror -led group had no power to carry out any action or call for their resolutions to be carried out.
He described their action like a comic scene from a Nollywood movie, noting that Edoror and his co-travellers had no authority to carry out any legislative function

He said, “They have no power and nothing gives credence and authority to them. No one should listen to them. Whatever they are doing is merely a joke. I do not see how their resolutions will work and they must understand that section 99 has some criminal provisions so I still believe that they are just joking.

“But there is a point it will get to, we will invoke the relevant section of the law to deal with them. I still want to advise people not to bother themselves by what they are doing. Those nocturnal discussions cannot stand before the state.

“I have chronicled all that has been happening and I asked the public to disregard them and go about their normal duty. Their actions are merely comic scenes for a Nollywood movie.”

17 members are not lawmakers, they are APC supporters – Obaseki’s aide

Also the governor’s Spokesman, Crusoe Osagie, in a chat with The PUNCH, said “The Edoror group are not legislators. They are just a mere group of APC supporters who meet in Ize Iyamu’s living room. Their decision have no consequence on neither the governor nor our great state, Edo State.”

https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/well-impeach-obaseki-if-he-flouts-laws-edo-assembly-faction-boasts/%3famp=1

This Speaker was a Known Cultist in Ekpoma wayback



I wonder what the state would turn into when they are officially elected into office

Le124:


Edoror, who spoke to The PUNCH after Wednesday’s sitting of his faction at an undisclosed address at the Government Reserved Area of the state, said the decisions taken at the sitting were binding, noting that if the executive refused to implement them, it would have grave constitutional implications. ,,

You want to impeach a governor from an undisclosed sitting location in somewhere in GRA. (Ize- Iyamu residence). Lol.

At least get a known recognised constitutionally approved address for legislative duties before saying nonsense.

Obaseki will be quiet like grave yard

pyyxxaro:
This Speaker was a Known Cultist in Ekpoma wayback



I wonder what the state would turn into when they are officially elected into office

To complete this story, his nick name was Tiger. So notorious back then.

Heartbroken news to Jews

In the eyes of the law, those guys are just like any group of friends meeting each other and not yet law makers until they are properly sworn in. I even understand that their positions have become vacant.

toothless errand boys on an illegal mission. you 14 lack legitimate authority to function as parliamentarians.

Edoror, who spoke to The PUNCH after Wednesday’s sitting of his faction at an undisclosed address at the Government Reserved Area of the state, said the decisions taken at the sitting were binding, noting that if the executive refused to implement them, it would have grave constitutional implications.

All his actions and utterances so far are subjudice and contemptuous, the declaration of the 14 seats vacant is still ongoing at the Federal High Court, no court pronouncements yet.

Ndi iberibe

Fooolissh lawbreakers

In the eyes of the law, those guys are just like any group of friends meeting each other and not yet law makers until they are properly sworn in. I even understand that their positions have become vacant.

These ones are just acting playschool drama in one of their parlours. So sad!

They are not too different from Ikorodu Bois who mimic real celebrities, these ones are just mimicking real assembly members.

NaMe4:
These ones are just acting playschool drama in one of their parlours. So sad!

Obaseki just entered trap

The same deputy speaker he tried to impeach just turned speaker

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slivertongue:
toothless errand boys on an illegal mission. you 14 lack legitimate authority to function as parliamentarians.

it is tinubu news media that is according them the visibility they do not deserve,all is hot-air,they know they don't have the backing of the law to do anything
Just to heat up the polity for the current political situation and see if they can get some results

9jatriot:
They are not too different from Ikorodu Bois who mimic real celebrities, these ones are just mimicking real assembly members.

LOL

You people should stop fooling around ,for the cleaning of your school and also fumigation before full resumption,contact prolific giant cleaning services and if u are a site engineer u can reach out to me lets work together

PDP is APC and APC is PDP, fight for them at your own peril unless you are fighting to get your own cut.

Impeach him already if una nor dey fear Edo people. Nonsense and Oshiomole!

Na dem dem....

Strolls outta thread..

If only wishes were horses ndi ara

Ok

With imo mace

Nawa! Edo is a joke