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There was confusion in Kogi State, yesterday, as the State House of Assembly complex that was sealed, Wednesday, by policemen on alleged orders of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, was reopened for legislative businesses.
When Vanguard visited the Assembly complex, it was observed that the entrance gate was opened, the key at the door removed; the police division, and others were also opened, while the usual police officers at the complex were seen relaxing under the tree immediately after the gate. The policemen on duty did not obstruct anybody entering the complex, and paid no attention to those entering or leaving the complex.
Though members of the legislators were not seen around, many of the staff including the clerk of the House were in their respective offices, while other workers loitered around the complex.
The Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to the factional Speaker, Umar Ali and the Special Adviser to the State Governor on Legislative and Assembly Affairs, were also seen at the premises of the complex.
Speaking with Vanguard, the CPS and the legislative aides to the governor said contrary to media reports, the Assembly complex was not sealed off. Ali, who said he was not aware about the visit of the police officers from the Abuja who sealed off the complex on Wednesday, stressed that the Assembly would soon reconvene from recess.
“I can tell you authoritatively that the Assembly under the leadership of Rt. Hon Imam Umar will reconvene in this complex as soon as their recess is over..”
Chief Press Secretary to Rt. Hon Alfa Imam, Mr. Umar Yakubu Ali at the Assembly Complex
Credit: Vanguard
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