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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A cross section of members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly are currently holding a plenary session amidst tight security.<\/p>\n

The assembly complex is surrounded by armed policemen who barred both journalists and workers from gaining entry.<\/p>\n

Some political loyalists were also seen in groups around the complex.<\/p>\n

The sitting was in connection with the leadership tussle rocking the house.<\/p>\n

Our correspondent can not confirm the exact lawmakers and their numbers at the close-door plenary.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. A cross section of members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly are currently holding a plenary session amidst tight security. The assembly complex is surrounded by armed policemen who barred both journalists and workers from gaining entry. Some political loyalists were also seen in groups around the complex. 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