Rt Hon Samuel Aderoboye representing Odigbo Constituency 2 has been elected the new Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly This followed the impeachment of the former occupant, Rt. Hon Iroju Ogundeji
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Ogundeji, in a parliamentary resolution presented by Hon Tomide Akinrogunde, had been accused of alleged of gross misconduct inimical to the progress of the House.
A statement by the Chairman Ad-hoc Committee on Information of the house, Hon Olugbenga Omole, said that the resolution, which was signed by 20 members of the House was in line with the *Standing Order* of the House, hence was adopted by the House at plenary.
The speaker, Rt. Hon, Bamidele Oleyelogun therefore called for nomination and Aderoboye was elected through a majority voice vote.
Aderoboye was deputy Speaker of the House during the fourth Assembly.
In his acceptance speech, hw pledged to work with other stakeholders in ensuring the delivery of democracy dividends to the people.
Meanwhile, Hon Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, representing Owo Constituency 1 has been appointed as the new Majority leader, while Hon Akingbaso Festus, representing Idanre State Constituency is the new Minority Leader and Hon Taofeeq Mohammed is the new Chief Whip of the House.
On the other hand, a panel to investigate allegation of gross misconduct against the former Deputy Speaker has been inaugurated.
It has Hon Abayomi Akinruntan as Chairman.
In another development, the name of a Commissioner nominee, Sir Charles Titiloye has been forwarded to the House. by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
Titiloye is to appear before the Selection Committee of the House on on November 26 at 10 am.
In the meantime the House is yet to receive a copy of the court judgement on the suspended Lawmakers.
