In a landmark ruling, the Ogun State High Court has dismissed the case filed by Hon. Olukunle Oluomo, challenging his removal as Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly. Delivering the verdict, Hon. Justice Ogunfowora held that the removal of the former speaker was in compliance with the Constitutional provision governing the removal of the Speaker of the House of Assembly.
This development brings to a close the controversy surrounding Oluomo’s impeachment, which was carried out by 241 members of the 26-member state assembly.
The allegations that led to his removal included financial fraud, highhandedness, and related offences.
With the court’s decision, the legitimacy of Hon. Oludaisi Elemide’s appointment as the new Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly has been reaffirmed.
Honorable Oludaisi Elemide has been formally legitimized as the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, following the impeachment of the former Speaker, Olakunle Oluomo.
Elemide, a member representing Odeda State Constituency, was nominated by Hon. Adegoke Awoso and seconded by Ademola Adeniran. His election was supported through physical voting by all 22 lawmakers present at the plenary.
Prior to his election as Speaker, Elemide had served as a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly for three terms, starting from 2011. He has also held various positions, including Transition Chairman of Odeda Local Government Area in 2003.
Elemide’s background is rooted in education, business, and politics. He holds a degree in Architecture and has worked as a teacher and architect before venturing into politics.
