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Ondo Assembly speaker impeachment

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2026-07-29 08:50 UTC → 2026-08-01 09:02 UTC · added removed

In late July 2026 the Ogun House of Assembly cleared former Speaker Olakunle Oluomo of embezzlement claims, converting his impeachment into a resignation. Around the same time, the Ondo State Assembly became engulfed in entered a separate leadership crisis. Twenty‑one of the 26 Ondo legislators signed an impeachment notice against Speaker Olamide Oladiji, alleging he diverted roughly ₦44 million from the budget of the Ondo State Oil‑Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC). They gave Oladiji a deadline of Sunday (OSOPADEC) and blocked regular plenary sittings, which had fallen to resign only four or face a floor vote, while five meetings since January 2026, well below the constitutional requirement of three times a week. The speaker appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and other political allies, insisting he remained in office. OSOPADEC issued a statement denying any involvement in On 29 July, Chair of the dispute, warning that its name was being misused and indicating it might pursue legal action against media outlets spreading false reports. The controversy deepened as lawmakers complained House Committee on Information Olatunji Fabiyi confirmed that while the assembly continued to meet, plenary sessions had fallen to only four or five meetings since January 2026, far below not been held, underscoring the constitutional requirement of three times a week, accusing Oladiji depth of blocking regular sittings. The speaker denied the accusations, calling them baseless. The unfolding drama reflects dispute and the risk of an imminent floor vote. By 1 August, support for removal had risen to 24 of 26 legislators after a power struggle within two‑week reconciliation period requested by the Ondo legislature, with potential impeachment on governor ended. Lawmakers reiterated accusations of financial misconduct and procedural abuse, while Oladiji denied wrongdoing, claiming the floor if drive was politically motivated ahead of the speaker does not resign. 2027 elections. The twin state‑level disputes illustrate ongoing tensions over legislative leadership Assembly spokesman reiterated that the charges concern accountability and financial oversight in Nigeria’s western states. breach of procedure, and the impeachment vote appears imminent.

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  1. 2026-08-01 09:02 UTC Ondo Assembly speaker impeachment
  2. 2026-07-29 08:50 UTC Ondo Assembly speaker impeachment
  3. 2026-07-27 08:50 UTC Nigeria state assembly speaker disputes

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