CURRENT REPORT BLOG The Ogun State House of Assembly former speaker Oluomo, said he has filed a lawsuit contesting his impeachment in the state high court.
Olakunle broke his silence three days after his sudden impeachment as the house speaker.
The speaker, who was impeached on Tuesday for a number of offences including, but not limited to, pride and arrogance, maintained that his impeachment was not done in accordance with the law, which is why he has filed an appeal with the court.
18 of the 26 members of the assembly impeached Oluomo after he was brought before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged financial mismanagement totaling N2.5 billion. In response to accusations made against him, Oluomo insisted that his impeachment was unlawful and claimed to have summoned his colleagues before the court.
He did acknowledge, though, that since being re-elected to a second term as assembly speaker, he had not had the backing of his fellow politicians.
“For your information, I have filed a suit in the Ogun State high court asking the court to determine whether a speaker can be removed through Gestapo or coup-like manner and the court said they should go and serve them which is right and come back on the 7th of February to defend our case.
“I am a believer in the rule of law, that’s why I went to court. I don’t mind the number of persons who signed just to follow due process. They served me a notice on Wednesday and I have up till tomorrow ( Saturday) to reply but I have replied today.
“ So, I was looking for peace and that is why I have gone to court to determine if they have the right to remove me the way they have done. ?”
