In a stunning turn of events, the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, has been impeached. The impeachment took place during Tuesday’s plenary session, with 18 out of the 26 members of the Assembly voting in favor of his removal.
The move follows weeks of allegations of financial impropriety, high-handedness, and other related offenses against Oluomo. While the specifics of the charges have not been made public, they are understood to have stemmed from concerns over the management of Assembly funds and Oluomo’s conduct in office.
The impeachment process was swift and decisive. A motion for Oluomo’s removal was moved by Hon. Adegoke Adesegun, and seconded by Hon. Kemi Akinsola. After a brief debate, the vote was called, with 18 members voting in favor of impeachment and 6 against. Two members were absent from the session.
With his removal, Oluomo ceases to be the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly with immediate effect. The Assembly immediately elected a member, Oludaisi Elemide, as the new Speaker.
The news of Oluomo’s impeachment has sent shockwaves through Ogun State political circles. Reactions have been mixed, with some expressing support for the Assembly’s decision, while others have called for due process and a fair investigation into the allegations against Oluomo.
It remains to be seen what the long-term implications of this development will be for Ogun State politics. The immediate focus will likely be on ensuring a smooth transition of power within the Assembly and upholding the integrity of the legislative process.
