The Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Mr. Victor Edoro, has been impeached by 16 out of the 24 members of the House on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in his place, a woman, Mrs. Elizabeth Ativie, was elected as the new Speaker. The impeachment followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Mr. Folly Ogedemgbe (APC-Owan- East) and seconded by Mr. Patrick Illuobe (PDP – Esan-North East).
“This is an impeachment notice signed by 16 members that the speaker Victor Edoroh and his deputy, are hereby impeached,’’ NAN quoted Ogedemgbe as saying during the House sitting. NAN reports that shortly after moving the motion, Ogedemgbe nominated Illuobe to preside over the election, who thereafter called for nomination for a new Speaker and Deputy.