Peter David, Benin CityThe Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday accused the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, and members of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State of plotting to take over the affairs of the House. The Speaker, Mr Frank Okiye, alleged that Uzodinma was working with some Edo State APC members and the former Deputy Speaker, Mr Yekini Idiaye, to destabilise the assembly. I don’t even know what they are talking about because there is no House of Assembly in Edo State.”The former deputy speaker, Idiaye, was earlier in the day impeached for alleged gross misconduct. Also, during plenary, the former Chief Whip of the House, Mr. Henry Okhuarobo, was elevated to the position of the Leader, while his erstwhile deputy, Mr Marcus Onobun, was elevated to the position of Chief Whip. Idiaye denies collecting N40mMeanwhile, Idiaye, denied allegations by the deputy governor, Mr Phillip Shaibu.

Source: Punch August 06, 2020 00:00 UTC