CSOs Fault Ogun Speaker’s Impeachment Process

A civil society organisations (CSO), the Coalition Of Civil Society Against Impunity has faulted the procedure adopted in the impeachment of the Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly Olakunle Oluomo last week and called for reversal of his impeachment.

The coalition called on  Nigerians to rise up and condemn the impeachment because rule of law was not followed in carrying out the act.

Addressing journalists in Lagos, the spokesperson of the organisation, Comrade Shina Loremikan, who was flanked by Comrades Decklan Ihekaire, Aghedo Kehinde,Juli Ihejirika and Jude Ochiauha stated that, the circumstances surrounding the removal of Hon Oluomo raised serious questions about the adherence to due process and legal procedures.

The coalition demanded an immediate reversal of the decision to remove the Speaker Oluomo from the position of Speaker, until the dispute is resolved through the legal channels.

“Such impulsive actions without proper legal basis set a dangerous precedent and contribute to the erosion of democratic values, “the coalition stated.

They added that it is the duty of elected representatives to uphold the rule of law, adding that any deviation from that fundamental principle, erodes the trust of the public in the democratic process.

“It is imperative to state that the position of leadership not excluding the speakership in the state House of Assemblies is a legislative privilege to members, not a right which has a laid down constitutional procedure to attain such a leadership ladder, “the statement reads.

They added that, “This act by those who know, but refuses to do the needful by not following due process calls for a total condemnation, and shouldn’t be allowed to sail through in our current democratic setting.”Loremikan said.