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The Ondo State House of Assembly yesterday served the Deputy Governor, Ali Olanusi, a notice of impeachment for alleged gross misconduct.
The crisis between Governor Olusegun Mimiko and Olanusi deepened, following the deputy governor’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Last Monday, Olanusi was assaulted by suspected thugs, who prevented him from entering the Government House.
Some of the allegations levelled against him include- financial misappropriation, absenteeism from official duties, allegedly causing political disaffection in the executive council.
The impeachment notice was signed by 20 of the 26 lawmakers.
The Majority Leader, Ifedayo Akinsoyinu (Ondo West II) moved the motion. He was seconded by Yinka Banso (Akoko North West I).
The Speaker, Mrs. Jumoke Akindele, said the action was in line with the 1999 Constitution.
The APC has described the reported impeachment as a notice in futility.
A statement by its Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Adesanya, said the party is aware of the purported impeachment notice.
It said Olanusi had written to Mimiko on April 17 with Ref. No. OBG/A/136/67 that he was going on routine medical check up outside the country.
The APC said Olanusi had since travelled out of the country on April 18.
The party described as laughable the House of Assembly’s claim that it has served the deputy governor an impeachment notice.
APC said the lawmakers know that the law does not permit service of impeachment notice in absential.
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