The matter between the Deputy Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Dare Kadiri and other members of the assembly has not ended despite the nullification of his suspension by a High Court in Abeokuta.
Kadiri, the lawmaker representing Ijebu North Constituency 2, has been at loggerheads with his colleagues since 2022, leading to his impeachment and subsequent suspension. He was accused of insubordination to the Office of the Speaker, abuse of office and alleged attempted murder in his constituency.
However, a High Court in Abeokuta presided over by Justice O.A Onafowokan ruled that his removal was an abuse of power and office by the Speaker of the Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo. The court further ordered that all emoluments due to him since his suspension should be paid by the state House of Assembly.
Kadiri’s colleagues accused him of desecrating the Assembly by invading it with thugs. The Deputy Clerk, Funmi Adeyemi, advised him to follow due process to reclaim his seat, by serving the Assembly a copy of the judgement reinstating him instead of taking the law into his hands and breaking into the Assembly. But the embattled lawmaker denied the accusation insisting that those being referred to as thugs were members of his constituency who chose to accompany him on his return to the House. Despite his explanation, he was not admitted into the House as the clerk insisted that he present the court order which reinstated him. Kadiri is yet to present the court order.
