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Edo Assembly Speaker Francis Okiye Impeached

Edo Sate House of Assembly Complex

 

The Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Hon. Francis Okiye has been Impeached.

Okiye’s impeachment followed a motion by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Henry Okhurobo.

The impeachment letter was signed by nine of the 10-members who were present at the brief sitting on Monday.

The House has elected Hon. Marcus Onobhu as the new speaker.

Hon Onobhu is representing Esan West constituency.

 

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