Ekiti Sacked Speaker, Two Others Allege Threat To Life
The impeached Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Olugboyega Aribisogan, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba Alkali, over alleged threat to his life.
Two of his allies in the Assembly, Tajudeen Akingbolu and Adegoke Olajide, also joined in the petition made available to heritagenewsng.com
Akingholu and Olajide along with some lawmakers were suspended indefinitely after the impeachment of Aribisogan.
The petition made available to newsmen was titled: ‘Save my Soul/Appeal for Police Protection’, and dated December 7, 2022.
The petitioners said the impeachment was illegal.
Aribisogan said three strangers (men) visited his private office and home to make enquiries about his whereabouts, since he had announced his resolve to challenge his removal in court on November 17.
The petition said: “I hereby appeal to the Inspector-General of Police to save me and my family from being eliminated because of my decision to contest election as the Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly.
“Since my purported impeachment and suspension did not follow due process, my two colleagues and I who nominated me for the Speakership election approached Ado Ekiti High Court to nullify the illegal decisions taken by the House of Assembly.
“Immediately I announced my decision to go to court on November 17, three strangers (men) visited my private office and my residence to make enquiries about my whereabouts.
“I immediately relocated my family from my house. I went underground for fear of my life. However, I cannot remain underground permanently. This is why I am appealing to the Inspector General for Police for protection.”
