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BREAKING: Tension in Ogun As Assembly Lawmakers Impeach Speaker
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BREAKING: Tension in Ogun As Assembly Lawmakers Impeach Speaker

by  Segun Adeyemi 1 min read

The Ogun State House of Assembly speaker, Kunle Oluomo, was removed from office through impeachment during the plenary session held on Tuesday.

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Among the 36 members present, 18 voted in favour of the impeachment, The Nation reported.

Kunle Oluomo was impeached over alleged embezzlement
Kunle Oluomo has been replaced by Hon Oludaisi Elemide. Photo Credit: Facebook
Source: UGC

Oluomo faced impeachment allegations related to embezzlement, arrogance, and other misconduct charges.

Subsequently, the assembly swiftly appointed Oludaisi Elemide as the new Speaker in response to Oluomo's removal.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.

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