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Miffed by the continuous agitations to upturn the inauguration of the seventh Edo State House of Assembly by some elected lawmakers, Edo Women Delegation claim, possible sanctions await the rebellious elected lawmakers.
The group, under the auspices of Edo Women lead by Dr Amadasun Aisosa delegation cut across political divides and the three senatorial districts, disclosed that the Crisis rocking the State house of Assembly is taken a new twist and looming negative effects on governance
In a recent solidarity call to the office of the newly installed speaker of the state house of Assembly, Rt HON. FRANK OKIYE , expressed dissatisfaction over their conduct, stressing that if they continue to grandstand, they will have no option than to instigate a move for their recall.
In an address delivered by the the leader of the women group, Dr Aisosa Amadasun expressed confidence over the versatility and productiveness of the speaker to deliver and change the narrative in legislative business.
Dr Amadasun however, lamented their continuous action describing it as a setback to democracy, while giving a one week ultimatum to get back to legislative business or face total expulsion.
"On behalf of the Edo Women cut across the three senatorial districts and political divide, we salute your courage and commitment to uphold the tenets of democracy.
What is imperative is for the elected lawmakers from the various Constituency in Edo state who are sitting on the fence and claiming to be loyal to one man who once paraded himself as the Biblical David who kill Goliath, the godfather to present themselves for inauguration without delays.
Failure for them to present themselves for inauguration within the next one week will compel us to appeal to INEC to commence the process of recalling them", She stated.
Opinions, believe that for the people to enjoy good governance and dividends of democracy, those elected to make the laws must be focus in togetherness in their saddled responsibilities
But the quest for dominance by both divides have further raised unending concern as the day go by.
Recall that the aggrieved lawmakers had stormed the state press center to demand their inauguration.
This however, followed the inauguration of nine members later that same day.
Since the inception of the 7th Assembly, the house have been divided.
A divide of the group are loyalists to the incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki
While others who pledged loyalty to his predecessor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole have continue to show resilience.
In a recent development, three more members have left the camp of the resilience former comrade governor as they retracted their decision and have been inaugurated with hope sky high to receive more members in the coming days.
By the earliest official record of Thursday, June 5, 2019, the total number of legislature now loyal to Governor Obaseki has risen to twelve.
With 24 seats of the Edo state house of Assembly, the pendulum is taken a swinging direction in favor of the Governor which has received loudest applauds by Democrat who believe in the philosophy of his administration
Receiving the women, The Speaker, Rt Hon. Frank Okiye lauded the women for their bold steps.
He assured of quality delivery of Democratic dividends while promising to unit the house.
For the legislative arm to carry out these duties diligently without derial, it must be headed by competent, versatile, focused and proactive person.
RT HON Frank Okiye, the choice of the Governor and the true democrats, is fit to deliver.
His emergence as the speaker, present a sense of belonging and fundamental principle of fairness in the equation of political structure of Edo State.
Sentiment aside, with a more robust legislative activities and rancor free house of Assembly, Governor Godwin Obaseki, Will transform Edo state to a more enviable one.
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