Edo State House Assembly on Thursday elected Victor Edoror, representing Esan Central Constituency, as the Speaker.
Edoror was elected at an emergency plenary session attended by 17 elected members.
Hon. Emmanuel Agbaje, representing Akoko Edo Constituency II, was also elected the Deputy Speaker of the 7th Assembly.
The development followed the swearing-in of all members-elect and the impeachment of Hon. Frank Okiye and Hon. Roland Asoro as Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively.
In his address, Speaker Victor Edoror said the 7th Assembly would focus on its legislative duties, and not pursue the impeachment of any member of the Executive.
He called for unity and togetherness, stating that there was no victor, no vanquished.
Edoror also directed the Edo Commissioner of Police, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and other security agencies to eject thugs who invaded the Assembly Complex in Benin to allow for a rancor-free plenary on Friday August 7.
Early on Thursday, there was a heavy security presence at the entrance of the State House of Assembly as members convened for another plenary.
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