Suspected thugs invade the Ondo State House of Assembly and disrupt proceedings during an ongoing impeachment drive against Speaker Olamide Oladiji. Multiple outlets report that the legislative complex falls into chaos on Thursday as the intruders enter, move through offices and hallways, and paralyze activities. Witnesses describe tense moments as workers barricade themselves in offices to avoid confrontation.
All accounts tie the disruption to allegations underpinning the impeachment bid, including alleged financial misconduct by the Speaker. Nigerian Eye reports claims that Oladiji is facing an impeachment push over the alleged diversion of ₦44 million from OSOPADEC. Other outlets similarly describe the impeachment as being pursued amid claims of misconduct, without adding further figures.
While sources generally agree on the invasion and its timing, they differ slightly in emphasis. Nigerian Eye focuses on lawmakers and security intervening to force the intruders out, and it cites the composition of the impeachment support, saying 22 of 26 members have reportedly signed a notice. Punch and Daily Post Nigeria emphasize the disruption itself and describe the invasion as an apparent attempt to thwart the impeachment effort.