Ondo lawmakers impeach Speaker, deputy from home

A political crisis may be brewing in Ondo state, as 18 of the 26 lawmakers have reportedly impeached the Speaker, Mrs Jumoke Akindele and her Deputy, Mr Fatai Olotu.

The lawmakers are said to have carried out the act at the home of one of the lawmakers in Akure, the state’s capital late Tuesday night.

Mrs Akindele is the first female Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, and her impeachment may throw up legality issues, as the action was done outside of the chambers, an act which by legal implications may be declared null and void.

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The lawmakers, also elected Iroju Ogundeji from Odigbo local government as the new Speaker and Ayo Arowele from Owo local government as the Deputy speaker, to replace the impeached officers.

There were also reports that the state’s governor, Olusegun Mimiko had called for a meeting with the lawmakers to resolve the brewing crisis.

 

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