IMPEACHMENT OF ONDO DEPUTY SPEAKER... Sins of Ogundeji Iroju
Rt. Hon. Ogundeji Iroju
Deputy Speaker Ondo State House of Assembly.
Ogundeji Iroju like all other members of the Ondo state House of Assembly got elected to the eight Assembly under the platform of the Peoples' Democratic party (PDP) in year 2015 from Odigbo state counstituency 1.
He later defected to the All Progressives Congress ( APC ) shortly after the coming on board of the Oluwarotimi Akeredolu's led administration,and since started playing prominent roles on the floor of the House.
If it can be recalled, the Malakai Coker-Speakership wrestling that wrestled power out of Jumoke Akindele's hands and her team, which he Iroju plays a prominent roles then, is a power game tussle in the life of the present Assembly in the state.
However, when the party, APC and the House settled to stabilised the House, as Akindeles' faction insisted of still been in control, while the Malakai group put their feet on ground as been in control of the House at that period, the Oleyelogun Bamideles' team emerged neutralising all the wrestling groups, bringing Iroju Ogundeji on board as the Deputy Speaker of the Sunshine Assembly.
Political watchers in the state stated that since, the voice of Iroju as a vocal and courageous entity in the Assembly, though with a stature that betrayed his voice has not ceased both on issues affecting Nigeria, state, Assembly or his immediate constituency, Odigbo without any sentiment,may be some of his sin.
Suffice to say ,Iroju sins have started, the minutes he defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the PDP and his foes started compiling his offences, just as the Pharisees did before the Pilates on the case of our Jesus Christ.
Ogundeji Iroju turned golden age on 22nd of April,2018. He was full of praises and thanksgiving as well-wishers, families, friends and colleagues came in large numbers to celebrate with the Deputy Speaker. He gave thanksgiving to the Almighty God over his protection so far.
In his words " I am giving full thanksgiving to Almighty God for his protection over my life since I was born to this moment, if not for the grace of God I would have died by now. Most of the time when I was young and about to start my examination, I always fell sick to the point of death".
Adding that " it was the grace of God that sees him through till today in life , while he shall continue to be grateful for all God has done for him and need to return all honour, the essence of thanksgiving on his birthday and giving back to humanity through the empowerment" May also be part of Iroju sins, unknown to him.
Madam Fasilat Eyimade, a petty trader that was one of the beneficiaries of the empowerment at Ore goverment ground says, " where has he , Ogundeji got the monies for all this empowerment, when other Legislators, even at the National Assembly will be complaining of dart of funds"
As if that is all, just exactly a month after his birthday, his Distinguished colleagues in the Hallowed Chamber of the Sunshine Assembly felt the need to rail-road him off the course as the Deputy Speaker of the House by signing " illegal petition" against him, calling for his impeachment as the number two man in the Assembly.
However, one may wonder how the petition can be described as illegal, authoritatively gathered, the so-called eighteen (18 ) members that was said to have signed the petition, six (6) out of the signatries denied ever having knowledge of the petition, leaving twelve (12 ) which does not make majority. Informed that their signatures were Forged.
A situation according to reliable information infruirated the angers of party big wigs, getting to the extend of calling security agents to take action, as elders prevail in interest of peace.
Also authoritatively gathered and fingered in the impeachment manipulation are key stakeholders in a political party, making moves to make some manovering of some legislators in the House, using them the legislators to fan problem in the House.
The sins of Ogundeji Iroju that warrant his impeachment, however doused down, when Engr. Ade Adetimehin, state chairman of APC quickly summoned the members, with support of the Legislative Aide of the governor, Rt. Hon. Oluwasegun Oluwaboriota to the party Secretariat along Oyemekun road, where a closed door meeting was held and nib the situation.
Shortly after the meeting, a plenary session was held and the impeachment order was rescinded by members as the majority leader, Hon. Gbenga Araoyinbo moved motion to reverse the order as it was seconded by Hon. Olotu Fatai,as all other members affairmed to the reversal.
Addressing Journalists on the reversal,former Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Jumoke Akindeles' said majority have taken decision against minority wish, that nothing else can be done. While speaking with Journalists on the issue, Hon. Fatai Olotu said Ogundeji Iroju was initially impeached on the ground of insurbodination, not working in accordance with the Speaker amongst other, but with intervention of party leadership both in and outside the state and was pardon and returned.
Ogundeji Iroju, in his comments, " sincerely I can not exactly say this are my sins or what I have done that warrant the impeachment, I do not found wanting of corruption or anti-party affairs, well in all it is a great lesson and I appreciate all my colleagues in the House for the action taken so far. Thank you all". He concluded.
Deputy Speaker Ondo State House of Assembly.
Ogundeji Iroju like all other members of the Ondo state House of Assembly got elected to the eight Assembly under the platform of the Peoples' Democratic party (PDP) in year 2015 from Odigbo state counstituency 1.
He later defected to the All Progressives Congress ( APC ) shortly after the coming on board of the Oluwarotimi Akeredolu's led administration,and since started playing prominent roles on the floor of the House.
If it can be recalled, the Malakai Coker-Speakership wrestling that wrestled power out of Jumoke Akindele's hands and her team, which he Iroju plays a prominent roles then, is a power game tussle in the life of the present Assembly in the state.
However, when the party, APC and the House settled to stabilised the House, as Akindeles' faction insisted of still been in control, while the Malakai group put their feet on ground as been in control of the House at that period, the Oleyelogun Bamideles' team emerged neutralising all the wrestling groups, bringing Iroju Ogundeji on board as the Deputy Speaker of the Sunshine Assembly.
Political watchers in the state stated that since, the voice of Iroju as a vocal and courageous entity in the Assembly, though with a stature that betrayed his voice has not ceased both on issues affecting Nigeria, state, Assembly or his immediate constituency, Odigbo without any sentiment,may be some of his sin.
Suffice to say ,Iroju sins have started, the minutes he defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the PDP and his foes started compiling his offences, just as the Pharisees did before the Pilates on the case of our Jesus Christ.
Ogundeji Iroju turned golden age on 22nd of April,2018. He was full of praises and thanksgiving as well-wishers, families, friends and colleagues came in large numbers to celebrate with the Deputy Speaker. He gave thanksgiving to the Almighty God over his protection so far.
In his words " I am giving full thanksgiving to Almighty God for his protection over my life since I was born to this moment, if not for the grace of God I would have died by now. Most of the time when I was young and about to start my examination, I always fell sick to the point of death".
Adding that " it was the grace of God that sees him through till today in life , while he shall continue to be grateful for all God has done for him and need to return all honour, the essence of thanksgiving on his birthday and giving back to humanity through the empowerment" May also be part of Iroju sins, unknown to him.
Madam Fasilat Eyimade, a petty trader that was one of the beneficiaries of the empowerment at Ore goverment ground says, " where has he , Ogundeji got the monies for all this empowerment, when other Legislators, even at the National Assembly will be complaining of dart of funds"
As if that is all, just exactly a month after his birthday, his Distinguished colleagues in the Hallowed Chamber of the Sunshine Assembly felt the need to rail-road him off the course as the Deputy Speaker of the House by signing " illegal petition" against him, calling for his impeachment as the number two man in the Assembly.
However, one may wonder how the petition can be described as illegal, authoritatively gathered, the so-called eighteen (18 ) members that was said to have signed the petition, six (6) out of the signatries denied ever having knowledge of the petition, leaving twelve (12 ) which does not make majority. Informed that their signatures were Forged.
A situation according to reliable information infruirated the angers of party big wigs, getting to the extend of calling security agents to take action, as elders prevail in interest of peace.
Also authoritatively gathered and fingered in the impeachment manipulation are key stakeholders in a political party, making moves to make some manovering of some legislators in the House, using them the legislators to fan problem in the House.
The sins of Ogundeji Iroju that warrant his impeachment, however doused down, when Engr. Ade Adetimehin, state chairman of APC quickly summoned the members, with support of the Legislative Aide of the governor, Rt. Hon. Oluwasegun Oluwaboriota to the party Secretariat along Oyemekun road, where a closed door meeting was held and nib the situation.
Shortly after the meeting, a plenary session was held and the impeachment order was rescinded by members as the majority leader, Hon. Gbenga Araoyinbo moved motion to reverse the order as it was seconded by Hon. Olotu Fatai,as all other members affairmed to the reversal.
Addressing Journalists on the reversal,former Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Jumoke Akindeles' said majority have taken decision against minority wish, that nothing else can be done. While speaking with Journalists on the issue, Hon. Fatai Olotu said Ogundeji Iroju was initially impeached on the ground of insurbodination, not working in accordance with the Speaker amongst other, but with intervention of party leadership both in and outside the state and was pardon and returned.
Ogundeji Iroju, in his comments, " sincerely I can not exactly say this are my sins or what I have done that warrant the impeachment, I do not found wanting of corruption or anti-party affairs, well in all it is a great lesson and I appreciate all my colleagues in the House for the action taken so far. Thank you all". He concluded.
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