Earlier in the day, the paymaster reportedly loyal to Ms Akindele was caught conveying a sum of 15 million naira to her residence. In the events that followed, the governor of the state was asked to recognise the new leadership, while the impeached speaker was placed on suspension. The governor insisted on a reconciliatory meeting and a political solution with Ms Akindele. The Malachi faction has maintained that Ms Akindele remains suspended from the house that is now equally divided into two. It is also reported that Ms Akindele has now withdrawn a court case challenging her impeachment in favour of a political solution.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 17, 2017 14:03 UTC