Although Kadiri had insisted that he remained the deputy speaker because his removal was illegal, lawmakers interested in the seat have commenced lobbying the power brokers, as the assembly is expected to elect a new deputy speaker this week.
Top among the aspirants for the seat from Ijebu axis where Kadiri hails from are, the Chief Whip of the House, Mrs Tinuke Bello (Odogbolu constituency) and Balogun Akeem Agbolade (Ogun Waterside).
The duo of Abayomi Fasuwa (Ijebu North East) and Kemi Oduwole (Ijebu Ode) – who respectively moved and seconded the motion for Kadiri’s removal, are also in the race.
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