Ekiti Assembly Threatens Buhari

The President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has been warned by the Ekiti State House of Assembly against using the backdoor to oust the state governor, Ayodele Fayose.

The House, during a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Kola Oluwawole, on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, accused the Federal Government of attempting to remove Fayose through extra-judicial means if the military panel fails to achieve its set target.

Members of the House cut short their recess, which would have ended on January 25, for the special plenary on Tuesday.

The lawmakers said the FG is plotting to use the report of the indictment of some military officers who participated in the conduct of the last governorship election in the state to impeach the governor, which they said would be resisted by the Ekiti people.

“We are aware of the plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government to intimidate, muzzle and kill the voice of the opposition most especially Governor Fayose because of his position on national issues,” the House said.

The lawmakers later passed a vote of confidence on Fayose over his contributions to national politics and criticism of President Buhari’s government.

At a press conference held after the session, the Speaker said the constitution of the Major Gen Adeniyi Oyebade military tribunal was an affront on the Supreme Court of Nigeria which had earlier adjudged the June 21 governorship poll as credible and transparent.

He said, “It is a well known fact and on records that the June 21 election was adjudged to be free, fair and credible by both local and international observers. It is also a statement of fact that all security agencies including the military that monitored the election were commended by observers.

“It is now curious to find out that the institution which was applauded and commended for its good conduct and professionalism is now being indicted by its own men.”

“Fayose had earlier prophesied that there will be increase in electricity tariff, disrespect for human dignity and rights, loss of lives in Bayelsa State governorship polls, removal of subsidy and all these had come to pass under Buhari-led government,” the Speaker said.