Jethro Ibileke/Benin
Normalcy has returned to the Edo State House of Assembly, after the riotous change of leadership of the House on Monday, which saw the impeachment of three principal officers.
Consequent upon the resumption Tuesday morning, 19 out of the 24 lawmakers attended plenary, presided over by the new Speaker, Mr. Kabiru Adjoto, who exhibited firm control of affairs in the chamber.
It would be recalled that Adjoto who represents Akoko-Edo Constituency l, was elected Speaker, by 16 members of the House after the impeachment of three principal officers, including the former Speaker, Justin Okonoboh (Igueben Constituency), his Deputy, Elizabeth Ativie (Orhiomwhon Constituency) and the Majority Leader, Foly Ogedengbe (Owan East Constituency), Al of who are APC members.
Besides the impeached principal officers, also absent at the plenary were Magnus Ezehi-Igbas…
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