Edo state House of Assembly speaker, Francis Okiye impeached

The Speaker of the Edo state House of Assembly, Francis Okiye, has been impeached. His impeachment followed a motion by the majority leader of the house Honorable Henry Okhuarobo that Okiye is removed over allegations of highhandedness. His impeachment letter was signed by 9 out of 10 lawmakers who were present for plenary today October … More Edo state House of Assembly speaker, Francis Okiye impeached

Obaseki, Edo Speaker Storm Assembly Complex

Obaseki Governor Godwin Obaseki and the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Francis Okiye, are presently at the Assembly complex with hundreds of youths who came to show solidarity, INDEPENDENT has gathered. Police operatives have taken over Edo House of Assembly complex in Benin City. Dozens of the security officials stormed the complex … More Obaseki, Edo Speaker Storm Assembly Complex

Politics: Edo Speaker tests positive for coronavirus

The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Frank Okiye, has tested positive for coronavirus. This was revealed by the Deputy Governor of the State, Phillip Shaibu, during a press conference in Benin, the state capital on Wednesday. Mr Shaibu confirmed that Mr Okiye is the recorded case announced earlier by the state government. … More Politics: Edo Speaker tests positive for coronavirus