Saraki and Dogara
People were seen in small groups in the National Assembly on Wednesday discussing the likelihood of a forceful impeachment of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara.
As stated by, people including about 15 newly defected House of Representatives members gathered at the lobby of the National Assembly discussing the issue.
The development followed unconfirmed reports that some members of the House of Representatives loyal to President Muhammadu Buhari were, as at press time, meeting at the Presidential Villa deliberating on the way forward over the gale of defections.
Sources also had it that the members were considering moving into the House for impeachment of the Speaker despite ongoing recess of federal lawmakers.
A principal staff of the Sergeant-at-Arms, who spoke with Famzn News posited that the plot might have been prompted by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki’s defection on Tuesday, adding that it was a signal of the House Speaker’s defection.
Speaking on the possibility of some elements taking action against the House Speaker while lawmakers are on recess, he explained that “anything was possible”, adding that they, the security outfit, was ready for any eventuality.