Chaos Erupts at Ondo Assmbly as Suspected Thugs Invade Amid Speaker’s Impeachment Battle

Witnesses mentioned the intruders combed the hallways, barging from workplace to workplace in what gave the impression to be a brazen try and intimidate lawmakers and workers. For a number of tense minutes, the Meeting’s actions had been paralyzed as staff barricaded themselves inside places of work to keep away from confrontation.

Sources alleged the thugs had been mobilized to frustrate strikes to take away the Speaker, who’s dealing with an impeachment push over allegations of economic misconduct, together with the diversion of ₦44 million from the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Improvement Fee (OSOPADEC).

One workers member, talking anonymously, revealed that it took the mixed intervention of Hon. Oguntodu, different lawmakers, and safety operatives to power the invaders out. “They had been transferring erratically, and nobody may confirm their particular mission till the intervention occurred,” the supply mentioned.

The impeachment drive has gathered momentum, with 22 out of 26 members reportedly signing a discover demanding Oladiji’s resignation. In response to Thursday’s incident, safety has been strengthened across the Meeting, whereas lawmakers proceed a marathon assembly behind closed doorways.