The Speaker, Delta House of Assembly, Monday Igbuya,
representing Sapele constituency has been impeached for alleged incompetence,
highhandedness and unacceptable leadership style
Igbuya was removed Thursday morning and a new Speaker, Hon
Sheriff Oboriowori representing Okpe constituency in the state legislature,
replaced him.
At the plenary which was held in the hallowed chamber of the
State House of Assembly and presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon.
Friday Osanebi with both the Clerk and Sergeant-at-arms, the custodian of the
mace in attendance, Hon Tim Owhefere, (Isoko North) was also removed as the
Majority Leader and Hon Johnson Erijo, (Isoko South II) elected as the new
Majority Leader.
The House upon reconvening for the day’s business, called
for opening prayers, said by Hon. Alphonsus Ojo, representing, Ukwuani
constituency and thereafter, Hon Johnson Erijo armed with a list of members and
coming under matters of urgent public importance moved for the removal of the
Speaker, Rt Hon Monday Igbuya.
Hon Erijo said the removal became necessary following the
incompetence of the former speaker, highhandedness and his unacceptable
leadership style, saying that for the House to move forward, a new Speaker was
needed as the state legislature was key to the growth of democracy and
development of the state.
The motion was seconded by Hon Peter Onwusanya, (Oshimili
South) and was unanimously adopted, following which the Deputy Speaker who
presided called for nomination of the new Speaker.
Hon. Peter Onwusanya then nominated Hon. Sheriff Oboriowori,
Okpe constituency, seconded by Hon Daniel Mayuku, (Warri South West, while Hon
Efe Ofobruku, Uvwie, nominated, Hon Eric Oharisi, (Ughelli North II), seconded
by Hon Daniel Yingi, (Burutu 1).
The second nominee, Hon Eric Oharisi then announced his
stepping down for the first nominee, Hon Sheriff Oboriowori, who he described
as a brother and elder brother, commending the members that nominated him.
The Deputy Speaker, then put the nomination of Hon Sheriff
Oboriowori to vote and was also unanimously carried.
Hon Oboriowori immediately swore to relevant oaths of office
and allegiance as Speaker administered by the Clerk of the House, Mrs Lyna
Ocholor.
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Very good,he was not pragmatic enough to be the speaker of the DTHA. Lots of lapses.DTHA has lacked quality representation in the past 730days.
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