By Francis Ogbuagu Benin City
The political crises in Edo State was Thursday morning taken to a higher dimension,after the impeachment of the ex deputy speaker,Hon Yekini Idiaye on Wednesday.
The Edo Governor,Mr Goodwin Obaseki had arrived the Anthony Enahoro complex in company of his Deputy, Philip Shaibu, after they got wind that the impeached deputy speaker and the 14 members loyal to Oshiomole had planned to take over the Assembly and inuagurate the 14 members and install Yekini Idiaye as the speaker.
The Governor had told his supporters to be calm that the Government is in charge and thatthe legislators should go about their business without fear, alleging that the All Progressive Congress and the former APC Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomole have concluded plans to use the Federal Police to take over the Assembly and inuagurate the 14 members loyal to Oshiomole.
While Obaseki left the Assembly complex,his deputy, Philip Shaibu,the speaker, Frank Okiye and PDP state chairman, Tony Aziegbemi with a host of top PDP bigwigs were left behind with thousands of thugs,who blocked popular Ring Road,causing traffic jam for motorists in the ancient City.
Stern looking policemen and soliders were at the gate to maintain peace,as two tipper loads of granite were tipped at the entrance of the Assembly complex to avoid people accessing the complex.
