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OGUN State House of Assembly on Tuesday elected a member representing Ogun Waterside State Constituency, Balogun Akeem, as the new Deputy Speaker.
Balogun’s emergence followed the removal of the former deputy speaker, Oludare Kadiri, who represents Ijebu-North II State Constituency, for gross misconduct.
Balogun became the new Deputy Speaker sequel to his nomination by a member representing Remo North State Constituency, Solomon Osho. The motion was seconded by the member, Ijebu-North East constituency, Abayomi Fasuwa; and was unanimously adopted by lawmakers present during plenary.
Earlier, the Clerk and Head of Legislative Service, Mr. Deji Adeyemo presented a report on the vacancy in the office of the Deputy Speaker.
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THE Deputy Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Dare Kadiri, has described his purported removal from office by his colleagues as unconstitutional.
He said this while reacting to news of his removal by fellow lawmakers, who found him guilty of a charge of gross misconduct during plenary, on Thursday.
Kadiri said, “The development, to say the least, was grossly unconstitutional and illegal. However, I have initiated consultation with my lawyers to fashion out the best way possible to address this infraction.
“I urge my teeming supporters, constituents and members of my political party in Ijebu North II State Constituency, to remain calm as the issues that threw up this unwarranted action are sorted.