By; Odeyemi Samuel, Akure.
The recent unfolding events at the Ondo State House of Assembly have been described as a drama of sorts with different scenes and personalities as directors and characters in the drama package.
Just as the former Speaker of the House, Jumoke Akindele alongside her deputy have been impeached by majority members of the House, 20 out of the 26 Members that form the House.
The impeachment of the Speaker and her deputy was conducted at the hallowed chamber of the House in the presence of the Clerk of the House Bode Adeyelu, while the mace which is the official symbol of the House was present during the session of the impeachment.
According to sources from the House, the Speaker and her deputy were removed based on allegations of fraud, financial inappropriateness and management that affects the working of the House
However, in a swift reaction, Hon. Olusiji Akindiose, chairman House Committee on Information said the actions by fellow members were condemned and not in good faith and illegal, lies and unfounded, adding that the members still have confidence in the leadership of Rt. Hon. Jumoke Akindele.
However, reliable information revealed that in a couple of weeks ago, the Speaker, clerk, Accounantt and some principal officers of the House were quizzed in Lagos by security agencies for allegation of fraud and fund misappropriation, with the matter still under investigation.
Meanwhile, Hon. Malaki Coker from Ilaje Constituency has been picked as the Acting Speaker, while Arowele Ayo from Owo has been picked as the Deputy Speaker, based on the decisison of majority members present at the sitting of impeachment on Friday, as allegations of funds movement with “question marks” rock the House .
This will be the second time the leadership of Jumoke Akindele leadership in the House will face similar allegations and removal saga from members.
