The Edo House of Assembly on Tuesday lifted the suspension on one of its members, Sunny Ojiezele (PDP- Esan South-East).

The speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, stated this at Tuesday’s plenary in Benin, directing him to resume plenary on Thursday. 

Mr Ojiezele was suspended on January 29 for allegedly causing disunity among lawmakers. 

Meanwhile, the House has commended Governor Godwin Obaseki for assenting to the financial autonomy bill for the state legislature and judiciary passed in December 2023.

The speaker said the governor had signed the bill into law. 

He added that the law would further deepen the dividends of democracy in the state.

Mr Agbebaku also appreciated his colleagues and the house staff’s cooperation in achieving the enviable feat.

Also speaking, Deputy Speaker Maria Edeko (PDP- Esan North-East 11) said the passage of the autonomy bill into law by the governor was a milestone achievement of the 8th assembly.

Ms Edeko said the constitution of Nigeria provided for the separation of power between the three arms of government. 

“The governor has expeditiously assented to this bill because he understands the benefits that are bound in it.

“Now that the bill has been passed, we must put the implementation strategy on ground to kick off because the legislative arm cannot afford to fail.

“We must work hard to defend democracy. I think the eighth assembly is very lucky because we are well positioned to do the work we were elected to do,” the deputy speaker said.

(NAN)