Edo 2020: Edo House of Assembly’s roof removed

 

The roof of the Edo State House of Assembly was on Thursday removed and a huge heap of sand has been deposited at the front gate of the assembly complex.

Governor Obaseki had ordered the renovation of the Assembly apparently to prevent impeachment moves by lawmakers loyal to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a recent development, Channels Television shared a video, showing some unidentified men removing the iconic legislative mace on top of the building.

The video also showed trucks offloading gravels at the entrance of the Assembly Complex while the suspected vandals trooped into the building.

Recall that policemen on Thursday surrounded the Assembly complex in Benin City, the state capital.

This is coming barely 24 hours after the Deputy Speaker, Yekini Idiaye, was impeached by the state lawmakers.

The member representing Orhionmwon-South constituency, Roland Asoro, has since been appointed deputy Speaker and was immediately administered the oath of office and oath of allegiance by the Speaker.

It was gathered that the Police action was in a bid to prevent an attack on the complex.