By Austin Ogwuda

Asaba – Delta State House of Assembly, yesterday, adjourned sitting sine die (indefinitely) until Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan prevails on the contractors handling mega projects in the state to complete them “to enable Deltans enjoy dividends of democracy.”

The motion for indefinite adjournment was jointly moved by Denis Omovie and Johnson Erijo.

This is the second time the House would be proceeding on forced leave. During the last Assembly, members adjourned indefinitely at the heat of the face-off between it and Academic State Union of Universities, ASUU, as they called for the removal of the Vice Chancellor of the State University, DELSU, Abraka, over the collection of post-University Matriculation Examination fees.

Yesterday’s motion read: “That this House calls Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan to, as a matter of urgency, direct all contractors handling critical projects in the state, especially those handling drains in Asaba; the dualisation of Asaba-Ughelli road; to ensure that those projects are urgently completed to ensure Deltans enjoy the dividends of democracy rather than seemingly playing on the intelligence of Deltans.

“In the light of the above I, Jonhson Erijo, wish to ask that this House adjourn sine die until this motion is strictly complied with and all contractors are up and doing.”

When it was put to voice vote by the Speaker, Mr. Victor Ochei, it was unanimously agreed upon.

The House had resumed sitting after a long recess following the massive renovation of the Assembly complex.