Delta state High Court sitting in Kwale, Ndokwa West local government area of the state, yesterday sacked the Deputy Speaker of the state Assembly, Mr. Friday Osanebi, over alleged falsification of information. The court, presided over by Justice V. I. Ofezi, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately withdraw the certifi cate of return it issued Mr. Osanebi, who is a member representing Ndokwa East Constituency and issue same to Mr. Emeka Odegbe, saying he is the validly nominated candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 general elections. The deputy speaker was seen leaving the hallowed chambers barely 20 minutes into commencement of yesterday’s plenary.
The judgement is coming barely a week after a Supreme Court judgement reaffirmed the the status of Hon. Reuben Izeze as member representing Ughelli South Constituency in the state Assembly. Reacting to the development, Press Secretary to The Deputy Speaker, Comr. Agbanishi Obinne said that there was no cause for alarm. Meanwhile, the House in a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, had earlier congratulated member representing Ughelli South Constituency, Hon Reuben Izeze, on his victory at the Supreme Court against Mr. Festus Utiara. Izeze, in his reaction commended the state governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, the state Assembly and stakeholders for their contributions and faith to the cause while it lasted.
