A
fresh crisis is brewing between Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, and
the 19 All Progressives Congress lawmakers, following fears that the
lawmakers may forcefully regain entrance into the State House of
Assembly and commence legislative business on Monday.
The
lawmakers, emboldened by the inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari as
President, threatened to resume sitting, prompting panic within
government circles in the state.
People close to the two camps told Premium Times
the lawmakers planned to gain access to the house, and then make the
impeachment of the governor their main business of the day.
Although
security agencies had since sealed the Assembly complex, residents say
trucks-full of security operatives were were Monday drafted around the
building, with some mounting checks at strategic places in the
tension-soaked state capital.
There are also reports that
supporters of Governor Fayose have blocked some major entry point to the
state – including the Iitawure-Efon-Ado Road – to stop the APC
lawmakers and their supporters from gaining access to the state capital.
There were also claims that some thugs, believed to have
sympathy for Mr. Fayose, invaded the residence of Senator Babafemi Ojudu
(APC- Ekiti Central), Sunday night, threatening to burn the place down.
Governor Fayose had earlier promised to pay all the
entitlements of the lawmakers up to date, debunking claims by the
lawmakers that they were still being owed by the administration.
Credit: Josiah Oluwole/Premium Times
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