The Edo State House of Assembly plunged into chaos on Monday when Speaker Blessing Agbebaku suspended three lawmakers amid allegations of a leadership coup.
Donald Okogbe (PDP, Akoko-Edo II), Addeh Emankhu Isibor (APC, Esan North-East I), and Iyamu Bright (PDP, Orhionmwon II) were accused of plotting to overthrow Agbebaku and other Assembly leaders.
Explosive Allegations and Mysterious Rituals:
Agbebaku’s accusations were startling, claiming the lawmakers planned an impeachment and even engaged in late-night rituals within the Assembly chambers with the help of “native doctors.”
These sensational claims add intrigue to the unfolding drama.
Defiance and Procedural Disputes:
The suspended lawmakers vehemently denied the allegations, arguing that Agbebaku’s unilateral suspension violated proper procedure.
They demanded a vote by the entire Assembly on the matter, leading to a chaotic uproar and an abrupt adjournment of the session.
Whispers of External Influence and Political Machinations:
Agbebaku hinted at external forces manipulating the lawmakers, raising questions about hidden agendas. Donald Okogbe’s ties to the impeached deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, add complexity to the situation.
Could Okogbe’s suspension be linked to past political affiliations, or is there a larger conspiracy at play, as Agbebaku suggests?
