The leadership crisis rocking the Ondo State House of Assembly deepened on Monday as lawmakers declared that plenary sessions would remain suspended until Speaker Olamide Oladiji resigns over allegations surrounding the handling of N44 million released by the Ondo State Oil-Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC).
The decision effectively stalls legislative activities in the House, after 21 of the 26 lawmakers have reportedly signed a vote seeking Mr Oladiji’s removal over allegations of financial mismanagement linked to the funds. The lawmakers said no plenary will hold until Speaker Olamide Oladiji resigns over allegations surrounding ₦44 million released by OSOPADEC.
Speaking on behalf of the lawmakers, the Assembly’s spokesperson, Olatunji Ifabiyi, said members had unanimously resolved not to reconvene unless a new speaker emerged.
“We have resolved not to hold a plenary until there is a change of Speaker,” Mr Ifabiyi said.
He said lawmakers are demanding Mr Oladiji’s resignation, warning that impeachment proceedings would commence if he refused to step aside.
