Edo Assembly constitutes five-man committee to investigate deputy speaker

The lingering crisis rocking the Edo House of Assembly took a new twist on Monday as a five-man adhoc committee was constituted by the house to investigate allegations of breach of legislative powers, and divulging of official secret levelled against the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Victor Edoror.

While constituting the committee during the plenary session, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Adjoto stated that Edoror, was accused of divulging official secret to the public.

The speaker hinted that the allegations were weighty and capable of bringing the house to disrepute, while he gave the committee up to Wednesday, June  27 to submit their report.

However, members of the committee include Hon. Nosayaba Okunbor, member representing (APC, Orhionmwon I), who would serve as the chairman. Victor Asein (APC, Owan West), Osaigbovo Iyoha, (APC, Oredo East), Festus Edughele, (APC, Esan South-East) and Mr Patrick Iluobe, (PDP, Esan North East 1).

Meanwhile, the house has adopted a business calendar of 65 days for the first quarter, fourth session of the sixth assembly.

The Motion to adopt the business calendar was moved by the Majority Leader, Roland Asoro, representing (APC, Orhionmwon II) and seconded by the Chief Whip, Osaigbovo Iyoha, member representing (APC Oredo East) constituency.