Governor Dapo Abiodun Addresses Impeachment Of Ogun State Assembly Speaker

Eko Hot Blog reports Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has attributed the impeachment of the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, to long-standing internal disputes within the Assembly.

The governor emphasized that the disagreements had persisted despite previous interventions.

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The impeachment took place on Tuesday, with 18 members of the Ogun State House of Assembly voting to remove Oluomo from his position.

He was swiftly replaced by another ranking lawmaker, Oludaisi Elemide, representing the Odeda State constituency.

Governor Abiodun clarified that the decision to impeach Oluomo was a result of ongoing internal wrangling within the Assembly and not a direct involvement of his office.

He stated that efforts were being made by his administration, in collaboration with the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership, to amicably resolve the issues.

In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media, Kayode Akinmade, Governor Abiodun expressed the government’s commitment to addressing the internal conflicts within the Assembly democratically and justly.

He acknowledged that despite the disagreements, the members had affirmed their loyalty to him.

The governor underscored the importance of resolving the disputes peacefully to ensure that the delivery of democratic dividends to the people of Ogun State remains unaffected.

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He stated, “The Ogun State Government considers all members of the House of Assembly as partners in the building of our future agenda and will always prioritize issues that affect them.”

As the Ogun State Government and the APC leadership intervene to mediate the internal conflicts, the focus remains on fostering a conducive environment for effective governance and collaboration within the state’s legislative arm.

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