Tensions are currently high in Ekiti State as major roads in the capital, Ado-Ekiti have been blocked in a bid to prevent the 19 All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers from impeaching Governor Ayo Fayose.
Ekiti roads blocked with trucks to stop Governor's impeachment [PHOTOS]
Fayose had earlier called on residents to protect the mandate given to him and they responded by cordoning off the roads to stop the lawmakers from gaining access into the state.
Ekiti residents block roads to prevent APC lawmakers from impeaching Governor Fayose
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The APC legislators are said to currently be lodged at Sonap Hotel in Osogbo, Osun state and reportedly have plans to sneak into the state and enter the State House of Assembly.
Meanwhile, Fayose has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the situation and keep him from being impeached.
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