Factional 17 lawmakers of Edo State House of Assembly met yesterday, amidst tight security, alleging that there are plots to attack them.

They, however, inaugurated 17 committees for the smooth running of the state.

The House said it received two petitions over alleged withdrawal of salaries and entitlements of elected councillors in the 18 local government areas for their refusal to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party with Governor Godwin Obaseki and the removal from office of the vice chairman of Owan East Local Government Area which it referred to committees to investigate and report back in two weeks.

The lawmakers, at their resumed sitting yesterday, which was held after they held an executive session, condemned the continued siege on the House of Assembly complex by people they described as hoodlums, a development they said has propelled them to be meeting in a rented hall.

A member, representing Uhunmwonde constituency, Washington Osifo, alleged there were plots to attack the members and inflict body injuries on them.

“Mr Speaker, similar information got to us on June 18 last year and we ignored it because we thought these were our party members and they cannot harm us but few hours later, we were attacked by thugs, led by the chief security officer to the governor. The information available to us Mr. Speaker, is that these same people are planning to attack us again and we must not take this for granted.

The Speaker, Victor Edoror, who condemned the plot, said: “Democracy is a game of numbers and we have absolute majority. We call on our colleagues to retrace their steps and join us.”

He announced the suspension of the clerk of the House who he alleged has been aiding seven lawmakers to meet, saying the clerk would be investigated.

The House then adjourned sitting to Tuesday, August 25.

https://www.sunnewsonline.com/edo-factional-lawmakers-set-up-17-committees/

Otherwise respectable folks engaged in the greatest form of tomfoolery ever seen in parliamentary politics just cos the stark illiterate tailor has been chosen to reason for them. A big pity really.

Obaseki decide democracy must not thrive in Edo again because he doesn't want godfatherism.

This is an acceptable to Igbos, how I wish Buhari was bold enough to send noisemaking Abaribe n other idiots from that region out of the national assembly let see if they'd support him for the same action they are supporting Obaseki today.

Obaseki will soon use his tongue to count his teeth when legitimate lawmakers pounce on him

Obaseki adviser should be sacked

Lol. All these ones are jokers. I thought they passed a resolution last two weeks that all banks should freeze government funds. Meanwhile yesterday Obaseki grant funds for Agricultural scheme in Esan.

They themselves know they are not recognised by Law. You can have the number but if there isn't due process that number is void. 2ndly you said you are the rightful legislature but carrying out legislative duties in an undisclosed location. Who will take a legislative activities run in a private residence serious?

State Chief Judge doesnt recognise them as they haven't been inaugurated by law. They are even going against court rulings and orders as the case is still pending in court.

effort in futility

I’m sure this time, they met @ Subway bar, Airport road with a stolen mace from SUG, college of Education, Ekiadolor.

Errand boys

NextGovernor:
Lol. All these ones are jokers. I thought they passed a resolution last two weeks that all banks should freeze government funds. Meanwhile yesterday Obaseki grant funds for Agricultural scheme in Esan.

They themselves know they are not recognised by Law. You can have the number but if there isn't due process that number is void. 2ndly you said you are the rightful legislature but carrying out legislative duties in an undisclosed location. Who will take a legislative activities run in a private residence serious?

State Chief Judge doesnt recognise them as they haven't been inaugurated by law. They are even going against court rulings and orders as the case is still pending in court.

Bunch of jokers ... these are better called 17 clowns abeg. Just wasting their time meeting and posting irrelevant messages instead of them to go and campaign for Ize-Iyamu.
Hunger will teach them lessons after this election. APC is paying them now, wait after 09/19/20, only 3 of them will run back. I trust Okiye, those 3 will chop suspension withoit pay for another 6 months.

Amitez:

Bunch of jokers ... these are better called 17 clowns abeg. Just wasting their time meeting and posting irrelevant messages instead of them to go and campaign for Ize-Iyamu.
Hunger will teach them lessons after this election. APC is paying them now, wait after 09/19/20, only 3 of them will run back. I trust Okiye, those 3 will chop suspension withoit pay for another 6 months.

I feel your pain

Awesome