Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has declared that any attempt to impeach him by the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers would amount to violation of a valid court order.
Speaking with reporters at the Government House on Monday following reports that the lawmakers were on their way to hold a sitting at the House of Assembly complex, Fayose warned them against setting the state ablaze.
The governor said he doesn’t want the blame of the consequences of the “invasion” to be laid at his doorstep.
Brandishing copies of the court order which ruled that parties in the Assembly leadership suit should maintain status quo ante bellum, Fayose advised the APC lawmakers to respect the order.
The suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/361/2015 was filed by factional speaker Dele Olugbemi and six other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers, while the defendants are the Inspector General of Police, 19 APC lawmakers, Clerk of the House and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
He also showed reporters copies of cheques to substantiate his claim that the lawmakers were paid their entitlements.
Arguing that elections are over, Fayose said the plot to impeach him from office with barely five days to the end of the tenure of the lawmakers portend grave dangers for the state.
He accused the APC lawmakers of dropping the name of President Muhammadu Buhari in their bid to remove him from office, saying he still enjoys the support of Ekiti people who elected him.
Fayose said: “They are coming to town claiming that they are removing the governor. This court order says that status quo ante bellum as at 23rd of April be maintained pending the determination of the Motion on Notice.
“At the time of the order, Omirin was not the Speaker in the face of the law. The court warns that no action should be taken until the case is determined.”
Meanwhile, more riot policemen have been drafted to the state to prevent the breakdown of law and order.
Suspected thugs have been mobilized to the vicinity of the Assembly complex where they are waiting’for the lawmakers.
A visit to some parts of the city including the House of Assembly area and adjoining streets by our reporter showed the thugs milling around, standing in groups in some locations.
Although the thugs were not allowed near the House of Assembly complex by armed policemen keeping vigil in the area, the hoodlums were observing events from safe distance.
Many police vehicles including pick-up vans and Armoured Personnel Carrier were stationed around the Assembly complex.
Riot policemen deployed to the area were conducting stop-and-and-search operation and barricaded some portions of NTA Road, State Secretariat Road and the road leading to the Judges’ Quarters.
The thugs laying siege in the vicinity of the Assembly complex were later dislodged by riot policemen. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Why is APC not talking now?what will happen if all d 19 APC lawmwkers enters Ado Ekiti and trouble erupts?who will be blamed?Fayose or d people or d lawmakers?some of u fools will start commenting that Fayose is a thug abi?I no Fayose cannot be impeached with days to go.APC should beware and lawmakers should play with their lives.would dey even live in Ekiti if dey succeed? Ibukun ni fun omoodo to fi ogbon se.
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DeleteLet the People of Ekiti Decide! We love Fayose,he is the man of the people. The APC Law makers can go to hell! The people Decides.
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