The Edo State House of Assembly has passed a resolution directing security agencies to immediately transfer personnel who have served in specific locations across the state for over five years.
The resolution, passed yesterday, also mandates traditional rulers to reside in their communities. This development followed a security motion raised by Esan Southeast representative, Osezua Ojezele, who highlighted the rising attacks by herdsmen in Ubiaja, which have resulted in multiple deaths.
To enhance security in rural areas, lawmakers insisted on the immediate redeployment of long-serving security personnel.
The Assembly also passed two key bills; one establishing the State Roads Funds (SRF) and the Edo State Roads Funds Board and Administration (EDSRFBA) to finance road construction and maintenance, and another creating the Edo Rural Access Road Agency (RARA) to oversee the development of rural roads.
The Assembly also relieved all political appointees attached to members of the House of their appointment with immediate effect.
The Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, announced their sack during the plenary in Benin.
Agbebaku noted that the decision was taken collectively by the 24 members of the House, adding that the sacked political appointees would be paid their February salary.
He listed the appointees to include Special Advisers (SAs) and Senior Special Advisers (SSAs), among others.
The Speaker said the appointees were appointed by the members upon assumption of the Eight Assembly in June 2023.
“I think it is two years now, and I think the House has graciously agreed that those sets of appointees, SAs and SSAs, should be relieved of their appointments today, February 19.
“We will meet consequently to know the next line of action. They will receive this month’s (February) salary,” he said.
