Ondo lawmakers have impeached the Deputy Speaker, Hon Ogundeji Iroju for alleged gross misconduct.
According to The Nation, Hon Iroju had been on suspension since July while his efforts to resume plenary following courts’ order have been unsuccessful.
Iroju’s impeachment followed a resolution presented by Tomide Akinrogunde.
Akinrogunde said the resolution was signed by 20 lawmakers in line with the Standing Order of the House and was subsequently adopted.
The lawmakers elected Aderoboye Samuel representing Odigbo Constituency II as the new Deputy Speaker.
Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, representing Owo Constituency 1 was picked as the new Majority leader while Akingbaso Festus, representing Idanre Constituency was appointed as the new Minority Leader and Taofeeq Mohammed as the new Chief Whip.