PDP candidates to INEC – Invoke doctrine of necessity, Issue us certificates of return …PDP demand lacks legal basis, Ogbodu, Osagie Amidst the twists and turns in the protracted crisis rocking the Edo State House of Assembly since June this year, a new dimension was introduced into the matter on Sunday with the main opposition…
Outrage in Edo over Obaseki’s Refusal to Convene House of Assembly
1. After over one week of keeping the state Legislature in abeyance, there were high hopes yesterday that the governor, Godwin Obaseki might issue the much-awaited proclamation to allow for the inauguration of the state House of Assembly by the clerk of the house this Tuesday. But that was not to be. In line with…
Ebonyi Assembly Withdraws 2015 Budget
The Ebonyi State House of Assembly, during its first sitting,passed a resolution withdrawing the 2O15 budget proposal sent to it by Martin Elechi, the immediate past governor. The request for budget withdrawal was sent to the House by Dave Umahi, the state governor, and described as being for the overall interest of the state. Moving…
APC Rejects Ondo Assembly Election Results
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State, rejected the House of Assembly election in the state on Tuesday, saying it did not reflect the wishes of the citizens of the state. In a statement issued in Akure, the state capital, Isaac Kekemeke, state chairman of the APC, said the results showed that the people…
PDP lawmakers can’t stop us – Ekiti Speaker
Contrary to the expectations of political observers, the Ekiti State House of Assembly has remained calm 24 hours after the embattled 19 All Progressives Congress, APC, lawmakers resumed their legislative duties on Wednesday at the House of Assembly. The lawmakers, led by Adewale Omirin, the alleged impeached Speaker of the House, have been discharging their…
Ebonyi Legislators Serve Impeachment Notice On Elechi
The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has served impeachment notice on Martin Elechi, the state governor for gross misconduct, reports say. The motion to remove Elechi was moved by Odefa Obasi Odefa and seconded by Valentine Okik. Francis Nwifruru, acting leader of the parliament, read the notice at the lawmakers plenary on Friday morning. Nwifruru…
APC Primaries: Desmond Elliot wins, Dayo Adeneye Loses
Desmond Elliot, popular Nollywood actor, has won the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary ticket to represent Surulere constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly on December 2. He defeated a two-term incumbent, Kabiru Lawal with a wide margin. In another development, Kenny Saint Brown lost Ikeja constituency primary election for the Lagos State…