Edo assembly dissolves standing committees, constitutes panel to probe ex-speaker
The Edo House of Assembly on Tuesday dissolved all its standing committees and constituted an investigative panel to probe allegations levelled against former speaker Blessing Agbebaku.
The new speaker, Yekini Idaiye, announced the decision during the plenary session. He said that the dissolution became necessary to enable the house to “re-evaluate legislative duties, improve administrative efficiency and give members new committee experience”.
Mr Idaiye subsequently inaugurated a five-member ad-hoc committee to investigate Agbebaku over allegations of corruption, including inflated procurement costs for cars.
The committee, which was mandated to report back in two weeks, is chaired by Mr Bright Iyamu.
Other members include representatives of Akoko Edo II, Ovia North East II, Etsako East, and Esan North East II.
Mr Agbebaku resigned on Monday, following allegations of corruption and financial impropriety.
The parliament also received and adopted reports on the screening of nominees for key state commissions.
David Osifo was confirmed as a member of the Edo Judicial Service Commission, while Oscar Onaiwu was confirmed as a member of the Local Government Service Commission.
The house also received a letter from Governor Monday Okpebholo for the screening and confirmation of nominees for the chairman and members of the Edo Electricity Regulatory Commission.
Shittu Shaibu was named to chair the screening committee for the nominees.
Parliament later adjourned until Wednesday (today).
(NAN)
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