Police officers deny Anambra Honorable members access to the state assemblies complex

Police officers from the Anambra State Police Command on Friday stormed and sealed off the entire Anambra State House of Assembly complex, denying lawmakers, journalist and other visitors entry into the complex.

It was gathered that members of the house that sought to gain entry into the premises and access their offices were denied access by police officers who insisted they had “orders from above” not to let anyone in.

“We have an order from above not to allow anyone inside the premises” officer said.
The cause for this action by these officers is what kept everyone perturbed.

However it was filed that the action might be connected to an attempt by some members of the house to remove Hon. Rita Maduagwu, the honorable speaker Anambra state.

Anambra speaker absconds with mace to avert impeachment

There was confusion at the Anambra State House of Assembly on Thursday following a move to impeach the speaker , Mrs . Rita Maduagwu, by members.

Noticing the move, the speaker absconded with the mace, the symbol of authority of the legislative house .

Before that , no fewer than 28 members of the house had assembled at the chamber for the business of the day.

Amidst the confusion, Governor Willie Obiano drove to the House of Assembly complex, apparently to intercede .

Our source said the governor addressed the 28 members of the house , who are members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, pleading with them to persuade others not to carry out the impeachment .

The speaker, noticing that her members were adamant in carrying out their mission , absconded with the mace, unnoticed .
When the bell heralding her coming into the chambers rang repeatedly, the speaker was nowhere to be found .

This caused the Majority Leader , Victor Okoye , to call for the adjournment of the house till Tuesday , April 11.

Speaking with journalists, the member representing Ekwusigo state constituency, Mr . Onyebuchi Offor , expressed dissatisfaction with the speaker’s attitude.

He said “ We came this morning to hold our normal session only to be disappointed that the speaker had absconded with the mace.”








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