Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, on Monday suspended an ally of the impeached deputy governor of Edo State, Phillip Shaibu and two other lawmakers over an alleged plot to impeach him and other principal officers of the Assembly.
Shaibu’s ally, Donald Okogbe, PDP, Akoko-Edo II, was the only Assembly member who did not sign the petition that led to the former deputy governor’s impeachment.
The two other suspended lawmakers are Addeh Emankhu Isibor, APC, Esan North-East I, and Iyamu Bright, PDP, Orhionnwon II.
The Speaker also accused the three suspended lawmakers of bringing native doctors to the House on May 1 at around 1am to perform some sacrifice.
Agbebaku said the three lawmakers were suspended indefinitely, alleging that external forces were influencing them to cause chaos and remove the house’s leadership.
But the suspension of the lawmakers created tension in the House as the affected lawmakers kicked against the punitive action against them.
During a 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.”
But the Speaker adjourned the plenary abruptly.