The Edo State House of Assembly has lifted the suspension of two lawmakers, Donald Okogbe (PDP-Akoko-Edo II) and Adeh Isibor (APC-Esan North-East I), after a five-month hiatus. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the two were initially suspended on May 6, 2024, alongside Bright Iyamu (Orhionmwon South), over allegations of plotting to impeach the Speaker and other key officers.
Bright Iyamu was reinstated in June after expressing remorse, and now, following the assembly's latest plenary session in Benin on Wednesday, Speaker Blessing Agbebaku announced the decision to reinstate Okogbe and Isibor.
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During the session, Agbebaku congratulated the state governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, on his recent election victory, emphasizing that the new governor is a leader for all citizens of Edo, regardless of political affiliation. He urged the governor-elect to remain vigilant and avoid being misled by sycophants.
The session also included the approval of a 57-sitting day calendar for the second quarter of the assembly’s second session, as the speaker commended the lawmakers for their commitment to passing impactful bills and resolutions.
