Violence Erupts In Ogun Assembly, Mace Broken As Speaker Is Suspended

Speaker Suraj Adekunbi

The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Prince Suraj Adekunbi and his deputy, Mr. Tola Banjo, have been suspended indefinitely by members of the House after violence broke out during the house session. The mace of the Assembly has reportedly been destroyed in the violence.

 

The Ogun State House of Assembly is now in turmoil following the suspension of the Speaker, Suraji Adekanbi, and four others over alleged maladministration. 10 other lawmakers were affected in what is an escalation of the crisis currently rocking the state Assembly.

14 lawmakers led by Honourable Remmy Hassan initiated the move that led to the suspension of Adekunbi, Banjo and other affected members of the House.