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    Oyo Assembly Approves Bayo Lawal As New Deputy Governor After Impeaching Rauf Olaniyan

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    Jul 18, 2022

    The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the nomination of Adebayo Lawal as the new Deputy Governor of the state.

    This follows the impeachment of Engineer Rauf Olaniyan on Monday by the lawmakers.

    As earlier reported by Naija News, the lawmakers impeached Olaniyan on Monday around 11.30 am during the house plenary, noting that the impeachment takes immediate effect.

    This follows the reading and adoption of the recommendations of a report of the seven-man panel set up by the State Chief Judge, Munta Abimbola to investigate allegations levelled against the deputy governor.

    The report was read on the floor by the Majority Leader of the House, Sanjo Adedoyin and Olaniyan was found guilty of all the charges against him.

    In a swift move, the state legislators have now approved the nomination of Lawal as a replacement for Olaniyan.

    It is understood that the State Governor, Seyi Makinde had earlier forwarded Lawal’s name for consideration and approval by the lawmakers.

    Reading the Governor’s letter of request, Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin, stated that Makinde’s request is a response to an earlier letter sent by lawmakers to him dated July 18 informing him of the removal of Olaniyan from office.

    After some lawmakers spoke about the nomination, the Speaker put the nomination to a voice vote and Lawal was confirmed as the new Deputy Governor.

    Naija News recalls Lawal was also recently announced by Makinde as his running mate for the 2023 election.

    Following approval of Lawal as the new Deputy Governor of Oyo State, the Assembly proceeded on a short recess.

    The House has been adjourned till Thursday 21st of July, 2022.

    This article was originally published on Naija News

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