Breaking: Reps take over Kogi Assembly

The House of Representatives on Wednesday, took over
the functions of the Kogi State House of Assembly over
the crisis that engulfed the assembly in the last one
month.
This is even as it called on the Inspector General of
Police Solomon Arase to immediately seal off the
assembly since the House has taken over its functions.
In taking the decision at plenary, the House said its action
was in line with the provision of Section 11 (4) of the
1999 Constitution, which says the National Assembly
could take over the functions of any state assembly that
is enmeshed in crisis.

Recall that that five members of the Kogi assembly
purportedly impeached the speaker Momoh Jimoh Lawal
and elected Umar Imam as new speaker.
The lower chamber's action will take effect as soon as
the Senate concurs.
Details later...