The Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Mr Victor Edoro, has been impeached by 16
of the 24 members of the assembly on Tuesday.
In his place, a woman, Mrs Elizabeth Ativie was elected by the lawmakers as the new
Speaker. The impeachment followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Folly
Ogedemgbe (APC-Owan- East) and seconded by Mr Patrick Illuobe (PDP – Esan-North
East).
“This is an impeachment notice signed by 16 members that the speaker Victor Edoroh
and his deputy, are hereby impeached,’’ Ogedemgbe said during the house sitting.
According to reports, shortly after moving the motion, Ogedemgbe nominated Illuobe to
preside over the election, who thereafter called for nomination for a new speaker and
deputy. Ativie’s name was submitted as speaker by Mr Victor Assen (APC-Owan-East),
while Mr Justin Okonobo ( APC-Igueben) was nominated as deputy speaker by Henry
Okhuobo (APC-Orhionmwon).
The two were subsequently approved to lead the House by the lawmakers.
A mild drama, however, ensued immediately after the new speaker took her seat, when
the assembly’s chamber was invaded by some suspected thugs.
The situation made security operatives to immediately take over control of the
assembly’s premises, as staff scampered for safety.
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