Politics
Obaseki performs another ‘wake and see’
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday, lived up to his ‘wake and see’ toga as residents woke up to hear the much awaited 7th Assembly has been inaugurated.
Hon Frank Okiye (Esan North East 1) was elected Speaker while Hon. Yekini Idiaye of Akoko Edo Constituency 11 was elected Deputy Speaker.
Government officials, in their various social media platforms, said the Assembly was inaugurated at 3 pm on Monday while opponents claimed it was done at 12 midnight.
Reports said Clerk of the Edo House of Assembly, Alhaji Audu Yahaya Omogbai, ushered the members-elect into the chamber and read out the letter of proclamation transmitted to the office of the clerk by Governor Obaseki.
After his election, Speaker Okiye thanked all present for the confidence reposed in him and promised to work for the people of Edo State.
Okiye urged all lawmakers who have not satisfied the process of swearing-in, including completion of the asset declaration form.
According to him:
“It is with the deepest sense of humility that I receive this call to serve the people and I assure that I will do all in my power to serve their best interest at all times.
“I congratulate my colleagues and fellow members who are today inaugurated and urge other members-elect who are yet to meet up with the requirements for the inauguration to do so without delay so they can join this honorable house in the discharge of its responsibilities.”
Sitting was adjourned till July 17, 2019.
Among members present at the inauguration were Hon. Nosa Okunbor; Hon. Henry Okuarobo; Hon. Uyi Ekhosuehi; Hon. Marcus Onobun; Hon. Ephraim Anehbosele; Hon. Roland Asoro; Hon. Eric Okaka; Hon Frank Okiye and Hon Yekini
It was learned that a team of lawyers was assembled to study the implication before three lawmakers were invited for a meeting and in the process, their phones collected from them after which they were driven to the House of Assembly and then sworn in by the Clerk.
There was heavy security presence around the assembly premises.
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