From Mokolade Michael, Akure
A mild drama ensued at the premises of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Wednesday, as two lawmakers were prevented from entering into the House by security operatives.
The two lawmakers who are loyal to the state deputy governor, Mr Agboola Ajayi were blocked by security agents stationed at the main entrance of the Assembly complex.
The lawmakers, Festus Akingbaso and Rasheed Elegbeleye, who represent Akoko North-East Constituency and Idanre Constituency respectively are members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In a video which has already gone viral on the social media, the two lawmakers were seen protesting against the action of the policemen at the gate.
The security guard told the lawmakers that the order to lock the gate came from the Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oloyeloogun, hence their insistence to shut the gate against the lawmakers.
But one of the lawmakers put a call through to the speaker informing him of what transpired between them and the security agents at the gate.
One of the aggrieved lawmakers, Elegbeleye, confirmed the incident and said it was “a deliberate act” to shut them out.
The Deputy-Minority Leader and member representing Ondo West Constituency 1, Tomide, tweeted: “Anti-impeachment Honorable Members of the Ondo State House of Assembly prevented from entering the House of Assembly today to attend plenary. Security officers at the gate claimed they are under strict instructions to deny all anti-impeachment lawmakers access.”
The House of Assembly had, since the deputy governor left the APC, been polarized, causing serious cracks among the members.
While some members called for the impeachment of Ajayi, some were against it, and three of the lawmakers suspended for allegedly violating the order of the House during a rowdy plenary where attempts were made to impeach the Deputy Governor.
However, a state High Court sitting in Akure reinstated the suspended lawmakers last week but they were prevented from entering the hallowed chamber of the House by suspected political thugs who invaded the House during the plenary.
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