Olakunle Oluomo, former Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, has filed a complaint in the state high court to challenge his impeachment.
The speaker, who was impeached on Tuesday for a variety of charges, including arrogance and highhandedness, argued that his impeachment did not follow due procedure, which is why he has addressed the court.
Oluomo, who had been charged by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with alleged financial fraud of N2.5 billion, was impeached by 18 of the assembly’s 26 members.
In response to claims against him, Oluomo stated that he had taken his colleagues to court, claiming that his impeachment was unlawful.
However, he stated that he did not received the backing of his colleagues since being reelected as speaker of the assembly for a second term.
“For your information, I have filed a suit in the Ogun State High Court asking the court to determine whether a speaker can be removed through Gestapo or a coup-like manner, and the court said they should go and serve them, which is right, and come back on the 7th of February to defend our case.
“I am a believer in the rule of law; that’s why I went to court. I don’t mind the number of people who signed just to follow due process. They served me a notice on Wednesday, and I have until tomorrow (Saturday) to reply, but I have replied today.
“So, I was looking for peace, and that is why I have gone to court to determine if they have the right to remove me the way they have done.”
