Although,their is separation of powers in the running of state between executive legislative and Judiciary,Governor Dapo Abiodun in conjunction with the state chapter of the ruling, All Progressives Congress,APC, are already taking steps to intervene.
Hon Waheed Oluomo,Impeached Speaker
It will be recalled that two days ago,the Speaker Waheed Oluomo was impeached by eighteen out of the assemble twenty six legislators at plenary.
The Governors intervention is coming a day after the assembly has decided to pronounce Oludaisi Elemide from Odeda state constituency as Speaker next plenary.
In a statement today,Special Adviser to the Governor, Kayode Akinmade said the Governor is working with the leadership of the party to resolve tbe crisis.
Full statement below:
The Government of Ogun State has keenly taken note of the events on the floor of the Ogun State House of Assembly on Tuesday regarding the alleged impeachment of the Speaker of the Assembly, Honourable Olakunle Oluomo, by members of the legislative arm during a sitting presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Honourable Bolanle Ajayi.
Hon Oludaisi Elemide,incoming Speaker
Working with the leadership of our Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Government intends to see all the contending issues resolved in a democratic, fair, and just manner.
There had been internal wrangling in the Assembly that had persisted and degenerated despite several interventions.
The Ogun State Government notes that the Honourable Members have openly stated that their grouse is not with the Governor, whom they again pledged their loyalty to.
It is the prerogative of members of the House of Assembly to chose their leadership in line with the constitution and the law guiding the conduct of the Assembly.
Given that the Ogun electorate gave us a mandate to represent their best interests and deliver democratic dividends that will significantly improve their well-being, the Ogun State Government, along with the Party leadership, have intervened to ensure that whatever disagreement members have is resolved peacefully and amicably, so that the delivery of democratic dividends to our people will not be hampered in any way.
The Ogun State Government considers all members of the House of Assembly as partners in the Building our Future agenda and will always prioritise issues that affect them.
E signed.
Kayode Akinmade
Special Adviser to the
Governor on Media.
