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  • Edo Assembly Crisis: Reps adopt report on take over of House by National Assembly

    Edo Assembly Crisis: Reps adopt report on take over of House by National Assembly

    From Jonas Ike, Abuja.

    The House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted a report of its Ad-hoc Committee on Edo State House of Assembly Crisis which recommended a full take over of the Edo State legislature if the crisis fails to normalize in line with the provisions of Section 11 (4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
    The House Ad-hoc Committee in a 5 point recommendation had recommended among others: (a) That Edo State Governor Mr.Godwin Obaseki in the interest of peaceful co-existence of the state should issue a fresh proclamation within one (1) week in line with Section 105 (3) of the 1999 Constitution as (amended) stating the date and venue and publish in any National Daily and Television Station.
    (b) That all actions taken by the members should be declared null and void pending the proper inauguration.
    (c) That all members of the Edo State House of Assembly both those who have been inaugurated should dissolve their factions in the interest of peace and stability of the House with the view to moving the state forward.
    (d) That the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and Director-General of the Department of State Service DG DSS should shut down the Edo State House of Assembly and provide adequate security to allay further fears of intimidation and threat as alleged by members-elect.
    (e) That where all the recommendations (a–e) above fail, the National Assembly should invoke the provisions of Section 11 (4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to take over the State House of Assembly until the situation normalizes.
    After a clause by clause consideration of all these recommendations by the Ad-hoc Committee, the House at the Committee of the Whole adopted the report.
    Deputy Speaker of the House Hon.Idris Wase had rejected the intervention of some lawmakers notably Hon Uzoma Abonta (Abia,PDP) who had argued that it is the Clerk and not the Gorvernor that should reconvene the House.
    The presiding officer noted that constitutionally, it is the Governor that has powers to issue proclamation for the inuaguration of the House and not the Clerk.
  • I dare you to take over Edo Assembly, Obaseki tells 'Abuja politicians'

    I dare you to take over Edo Assembly, Obaseki tells 'Abuja politicians'

    Edo Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has dared those he termed ‘Abuja politicians’ to come and take over activities of the Edo State House of Assembly.
    Governor Obaseki, who spoke tough, wondered what happened to some politicians that joined in the struggle to entrench ‘Let the people lead’ mantra.
    Speaking at a well-attended rally in Bénin City, Obaseki said Edo is in safe hands with himself, Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu and Secretary to State Government, Barr. Osarodion Ogie.
    Obaseki said the political tension was to distract him but he would remain focus on delivery of democracy dividends.
    He many ‘Abuja politicians’ have refused to come home.
    Details shortly…

  • Edo Assembly female candidate cries out over sexual harassment

    Edo State House of Assembly only female candidate seeking to represent Oredo West Constituency, Miss Charity Idahosa, says she is being sexually harassed by men over her ambition.

    Idahosa, contesting under the platform of Mass Action Joint Alliance (MAJA), made the allegation in a chat with newsmen in Benin on Thursday.

    She described the experience as frustrating, and a recurring negative trend against women in politics.

    “Well it has been mixed feelings. I came into politics with the desire to make a change and contribute my quota to the development of Oredo West constituency.

    “It will be shocking to note that people I had looked up to for support often asked for sexual gratification before giving their support and for me it absurd and unacceptable.”

    The MAJA party candidate who declined to mention names added: “I know this may sound funny but it is real.

    “There are a lot of women out there that cannot speak out on some of their unpleasant encounters and experiences.

    “I think it is time for Nigeria women to rise against this trend. We need to be protected and supported.”

    The MAJA candidate, however, vowed to remain undaunted in her desire to contest the state assembly election in spite of the frustration and lack of support.

    Idahosa stressed that female candidates require a law to protect them from all forms of harassment in the pursuit of their political ambitions.

     

  • BREAKING: Heavy shooting at Edo Assembly

    Information reaching TNG now has it that there is heavy shooting and fighting at the Edo State House of Assembly over move to remove the Speaker, Hon Kabiru Adjoto.
    According to sources, armed thugs invaded the assembly and chased some lawmakers away.
    Two lawmakers of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, M.D Igbas and Hon Iluobe were seeing fleeing with their security personnel.
    Three persons have been injured in the fracas.
     
    Details later…

  • Edo Assembly resumes plenary, adopts 55 sitting days

    Edo Assembly resumes plenary, adopts 55 sitting days

    The Edo House of Assembly on Monday resumed plenary after nine weeks recess.
    The House had on July 31 gone on five weeks vacation which ought to have ended on Sept.10 but was postponed for another four weeks due to the ongoing renovation of the Assembly complex.
    The House, during plenary, adopted a proposed business calendar of 55 days for the second quarter of the fourth session of the sixth Assembly.
    The adoption of the business calendar was sequel to the consideration of the 55 sitting dayS business calendar presented by the Majority Leader, Roland Asoro.
    According to Asoro, the business calendar has 18, 22 and 15 days in the October, November and December.
    ”The first quarter which has 65 days will bring the total number of sitting days at the House, at the end of the second quarter with 55 days, to 120 sitting days,” he said.
    The Motion to adopt the 55 sitting days business calendar was moved by Asoro and seconded by the member representing (APC) Etsako central, Mr Damian Lawani.
    Meanwhile, the Speaker, Kabiru Adjoto, has called on all state Ministries, Agencies and Departments (MDAs) to prepare for the ministerial briefing.
    Adjoto said that it was imperative for the people of the state to know the performance of the 2018 budget on the economy of the state before the House receives the 2019 budget.
     

  • Edo Assembly lifts suspension on ex-Speaker, Majority Leader

    …As former Deputy Speaker, Mrs. Elizabeth Ativie

    The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday lifted the suspension of its former Speaker, Dr. Justin Okonoboh, and Majority Leader, Mr. Foly Ogedengbe.

    The resolution followed the recommendations of an ad hoc committee which had the new Deputy Speaker, Mr. Victor Edoro, as Chairman.

    It, however, said that the suspension of the former deputy speaker, Mrs. Elizabeth Ativie, and the member representing Esan North-East II, Mr. Magnus-Desmond Ezehi, would remain until they showed a sign of cooperation with the committee.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Okonoboh, who represents Igueben constituency, Ativie and Ogedengbe were impeached last Monday by 19 members for alleged gross misconduct.

    The member representing Akoko Edo I, Mr. Kabiru Adjoto, had been elected as the new Speaker.

    The affected members had also been suspended for three months, pending the outcome of an investigation by an ad hoc committee.

    The chairman of the committee explained to the House that the former speaker and majority leader were “seemingly cooperative” with investigations while Ativie and Igbas allegedly showed no respect to the committee and the House as of the time of submitting its preliminary report.

    Edoro also noted some of the property of the assembly had been returned by the two suspended members.

    “Consequently, the suspension of the members, Okonoboh and Ogedengbe, is hereby lifted, while Ativie and Igbas remain suspended,” Adjoto said shortly after the resolution was passed on Monday.

    Meanwhile, the assembly has reconstituted its Principal Officers Council and 23 House committees.

    The new members of the council and their positions include Mr. Sunday Eghedo (APC), Deputy Leader; Mr. Osaigbovo Iyoha (APC), Chief Whip; Mr. Sylvanus Eruaga (PDP), Minority Leader; Mr. Audu Ganiyu (APC), Deputy Chief Whip; Mr. Sunday Osazemwinde (APC), co-opted member; and Mr. Festus Edughele (APC), co-opted member.

  • JUST IN: Edo Assembly confirms Obaseki’s commissioner nominees

    The Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed 18 nominees ‎sent to it by Governor Godwin Obaseki as commissioners.

    The nominees were cleared ‎eight days after the list was read during plenary on June 20, 2017.

    Obaseki had in a letter dated June 19 and addressed to the Speaker, Dr. Justin Okonoboh, urged the House to facilitate the confirmation of the nominees.

    Those on the list include Yekini Idaiye (Akoko Edo), Ohonbamu Paul (Egor)‎, ‎E. Agbale (Esan Central), Emmanuel Usoh (Esan North-East), Magdalene Ohenhen (Esan South-East) andAmiolemen Osahon (Esan West).

    Also nominated were Joseph Ughioke‎ (Etsako Central), Mika Amonokha (Etsako East), Mariam Abubakar‎ (Etsako West)‎ Osagie Inegbedion‎ (Igueben) Erimona Oye‎ (Ikpoba-Okha), Prof. Yinka Omoregbe‎ (Oredo).

    Others are Osaze Osemwegie-Ero (Orhionmwon), Monday Osaigbovo (Ovia North-East)‎, Christopher Adesotu (Ovia South-West)‎, Jimoh Ijegbai‎ (Owan East), Okun Reginald (Owan West)‎ and David Osifo‎ (Uhunmwode)

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    Details soon…

  • 12 commissioner-nominees screened by Edo House of Assembly

    12 commissioner-nominees screened by Edo House of Assembly

    The screening process for twelve out of the 18 commissioner-nominees submitted by Gov. Godwin Obaseki to the Edo House of Assembly began on Thursday.

    Governor Obaseki had on Tuesday submitted the list of 18 commissioner nominees to the Assembly for screening and confirmation.

    The 12 nominees were screened by members of the House Standing Committee on Rules, Business and Government House headed by Mr Foly Ogedengbe (APC-Owan West).

    The nominees include Paul Ohonbamu, Christopher Adesutu, Jimoh Ijebai, Yekini Idieye, Mariam Abubakar, David Osifo, Emmanuel Agbale and Monday Osaigbovo,

    Others are Osaze Ero, Amiolemen Osahon, Osaigie Inegbedion and Emmanuel Usoh.

    Paul Ohonbamu and Christopher Adesutu were, however, asked to take a bow by the committee by virtue of their status as former lawmakers.

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    The nominees, who spoke shortly after they were screened, gave an assurance that they were prepared to deploy their wealth of experience to actualise the vision of the governor.

    Ogedengbe said that the committee would forward the credentials of the nominees to the appropriate authorities for verification.

    He said that the verification was meant to ascertain if the nominees were academically qualified to function as commissioners in the state

  • Edo Assembly begins screening of commissioner-nominees

    The Edo House of Assembly on Thursday commenced the screening of 12 out of 18 commissioner-nominees.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Governor Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday submitted the list of 18 commissioner nominees to the Assembly for screening and confirmation.

    The 12 nominees were screened by members of the House Standing Committee on Rules, Business and Government House headed by Mr Foly Ogedengbe (APC-Owan West).

    The nominees include Paul Ohonbamu, Christopher Adesutu, Jimoh Ijebai, Yekini Idieye, Mariam Abubakar, David Osifo, Emmanuel Agbale and Monday Osaigbovo,

    Others are Osaze Ero, Amiolemen Osahon, Osaigie Inegbedion and Emmanuel Usoh.

    Paul Ohonbamu and Christopher Adesutu were, however, asked to take a bow by the committee by virtue of their status as former lawmakers.

    The nominees, who spoke shortly after they were screened, gave an assurance that they were prepared to deploy their wealth of experience to actualise the vision of the governor.

    Ogedengbe said that the Committee would forward the credentials of the nominees to the appropriate authorities for verification.

    He said that the verification was meant to ascertain if the nominees were academically qualified to function as commissioners in the state.

     

     

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