The Edo House of Assembly today, passed a Bill for a law to repeal and re-enact the law to prohibit the existence, membership and activities of Secret Cults in the state. The motion to consider the Bill at the committee of the House was moved by the Majority Leader, Roland Asoro, member representing (APC Orhionmwon South) and seconded by the Chief Whip, Iyoha Osaigbovo (APC-Oredo East). The Bill prescribes 21-year jail term for secret cult members and 7-year imprisonment for anyone who harbours a cultist. The committee is chaired by Ojo Asein, member representing ( APC Owan West), Henry Okhuarhobo (APC Ikpoba -Okha) Patrick Iluobe (PDP Esan North East). Other members of the committee are Festus Edughele(APC Esan South East ) Nosayaba Okhunbor (APC Orhionmwon East) and Elizabeth Ativie (APC Uhunmwode).

Source: The North Africa Journal December 10, 2018 16:52 UTC