The protracted leadership tussle that has hitherto turned the Edo State House of Assembly into a one-party assembly might soon end as the house yesterday recalled four of its members who were suspended in February this year.
The suspended legislators including the erstwhile Speaker, Zakawanu Garuba (Etsako West I) were suspended for allegedly using dangerous weapons in the forceful change of the House’ leadership on February 22, 2010.
Mr Garuba alongside his former deputy, Levis Aigbogun (Ovia North East I), former Majority Leader, Frank Okiye (Esan North East I) and Blessing Agbebaku (Owan West) were however asked to apologise to the assembly and withdraw their cases from the court.
Spirit of the yuletide season
Majority Leader of the House, Philip Shaibu who moved the motion for the recall of the suspended members, explained that the decision to recall the members was in line with the spirit of the yuletide season as well as the spirit of unity to strengthen the nation’s democracy.
The motion which was seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Paul Ohonbamu, however listed conditions that must be met before they could be fully re-admitted into the House.
According to him, Mr Zakawanu and his colleagues “must withdraw all cases in court instituted by them against the Edo State House of Assembly or any member thereof.
“They must formally apologize to the House in writing, for their roles in the fracas on the floor of the House on Monday, February 22, 2010.
“They must sign an undertaking with the State Commissioner of police, to be of good behaviour thereafter.” He said.
Meanwhile, the House in a plenary session on Monday, swore-in the member-elect representing Igueben constituency, Steven Idehenre of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) who was declared winner of the election held on April 14 by the Appeal Court last week.
The relevant oaths were administered by the Clerk of the House, Egbe Evbuomwan under the watchful eyes of the Speaker, Bright Omokhodion and other members.
The House also cleared two commissioner nominees. They are Francis Osakpamwan Evbuomwan and Ojeabu Ochei Callistus who were sent by the Governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole for screening and confirmation.
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