Former Edo Speaker resigns from PDP, citing alienation by Governor Obaseki. Dissatisfaction with PDP governorship candidate’s remarks on Obaseki’s policies. Indications suggest Okiye may join APC EKO HOT BLOG reports that Frank Okiye, former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect. He cited the … Read more
October 12, 2020. The Edo State House of Assembly Speaker, Mr Frank okiye has been Impeached. Ekohotblog reports that the Edo State House of Assembly Speaker was Impeached by the house members this morning. Mr Okiye’s impeachment followed a motion by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Henry Okhurobo. The impeachment letter was signed … Read more
As more Nigerian leaders are getting tested for Coronavirus and others are going into self isolation after contact with positive cases, the Speaker of the Edo state House of Assembly, Frank Okiye, has also tested positive for the virus. The state’s Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, confirmed this on Wednesday while fielding questions from journalists, where … Read more