Breaking News : Edo Assembly passes local government and EDSIEC amendment bill*

The  State House of Assembly has passed the Edo State local government electoral law and Edo State Independent Electoral Commission Establishment Re-enactment Amendment 1 Law 2022, known as the Principal Law.

Earlier, the majority leader, and member representing Ikpoba Okha constituency, Rt.Hon. Henry Okhuarobo in his  application called for the suspension of some House rules  and  resolve  into the committee of the whole.

The Speaker, Rt Hon Amb Marcus Onobun  harped on the importance of the law, stressing that the  amendment is a needed impetus in strengthening the local government system as well as deepening our democracy.

The Speaker thereafter directed the clerk of the house to forward clean copies of the resolution to relevant authorities for assent.

Meanwhile, the consideration of the Bill for a Law to repeal the Edo State development and property agency law 2018 was  deferred to a later date for proper deliberation.

This the speaker said would give the lawmakers an opportunity to consult with constituents and other stakeholders.

Also at plenary the house received a letter from 

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki with the names of nominees for Chairman and Executive Secretary of the Edo State Primary Healthcare Agency for consideration and confirmation. 

 

The Governor's request was contained in a letter dated 4th of August, 2022.

Governor Obaseki is requesting  that the nominees, Dr Felix Ogedengbe and Dr Izedomwen Omosigho be properly screened and confirmed

The Speaker, Rt Hon  Marcus Onobun thereafter set up a three man adhoc committee chaired by Hon Nosayaba Okunbor, with Hon Ephraim Aluebhosele and Hon Emma Agbaje as members to interact and screen the  nominees and report to the house.

The house then adjourned sitting to tuesday 16th,  August 2022.