Nine lawmakers of the Ondo state house of assembly have
pulled out of the impeachment process against Agboola Ajayi, the deputy
governor.
The lawmakers in a letter signed by nine of them and
presented to the speaker of the assembly, Bamidele Oloyelogun, said they were
not in support of the impeachment move against Ajayi.
The lawmakers are Iroju Ogundeji, Jamiu Maito, Raaheed
Elegbeleye, Tomide Akinribido, Samuel Ademola, Favour Semilore, Festus
Akingbaso, Williams Adekunle and Success Torhukerhijo.
But an impeachment notice has been served on the deputy
governor.
In the letter seen, 14 of the lawmakers
supported the impeachment of Ajayi.
Ajayi had defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC)
to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but insisted on remaining in office.
There are 26 lawmakers in the assembly, and at least 18
members are needed to form a quorum.
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