The Edo State House of Assembly has received a list of commissioner nominees from Governor Monday Okpebholo for screening and confirmation. The governor has requested the confirmation of Paul Ohonbamu, Washington Osifo, Paddy Iyamu, Andrew Ijegbai, Henry Oladisi Idahomen, and Lucky Eseigbe as commissioners.
During an emergency plenary session in Benin, Speaker Blessing Agbabaku, referred the governor’s letter to the House Standing Committee on Rules and Business, instructing them to submit their report within one week.
In addition, Governor Okpebholo sent another letter seeking the confirmation of nominees for the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC). The nominees include Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, Anthony Aigbokhomhan, Suleiman Ikhuoria, Umoru Frank, Imafidon Osarodion, Asein Ojo Victor, and Ighomo Egharevba Thomas.
The Speaker directed the House Standing Committee on Rules and Business to screen the EDSIEC nominees and submit its report within one week for further legislative action.
In another matter, the House deliberated on a bill to repeal the Secret Cult Prohibition Law of 2018 and replace it with the 2024 version. The bill was referred to the House Standing Committee on Security for a thorough review, with instructions to report back in one week.
Speaker Agbabaku emphasised that the emergency sitting was convened despite the lawmakers being on vacation to address urgent governance issues affecting the state.
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