Oshiomhole denies instigating takeover of edo assembly by house of representatives

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Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has denied allegations that he instigated the takeover of the Edo State House of Assembly by the House of Representatives.

The Edo State House of Assembly was taken over by the House of Representatives on June 17, 2020, following a crisis that led to the suspension of the Speaker, Frank Okiye, and other members of the assembly.

The crisis was sparked by a dispute over the composition of the assembly, with some members claiming that the Speaker and other members were not properly elected.

The House of Representatives, led by the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, intervened in the crisis and took over the assembly, citing a provision in the Nigerian Constitution that allows the National Assembly to take over the affairs of a state assembly in certain circumstances.

However, Oshiomhole has denied any involvement in the takeover, saying that he was not consulted by the House of Representatives before they took over the assembly.

In a statement, Oshiomhole said: "I want to categorically deny any involvement in the takeover of the Edo State House of Assembly by the House of Representatives. I was not consulted, and I did not encourage or support the takeover."

Oshiomhole also accused the House of Representatives of trying to undermine the democratic process in Edo State, saying that the takeover was a "clear attempt to subvert the will of the people and undermine the democratic process in Edo State."

The crisis in Edo State has sparked a lot of controversy and debate, with many Nigerians calling for the restoration of the assembly to its rightful owners. The situation remains unresolved, and it remains to be seen how it will be resolved.