Emerging report indicates that the Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Paul Emeziem, has been impeached by some Members of the House.
He was impeached on Monday, during a plenary session, at the State House of Assembly Complex, in Owerri, the State capital.
19 Lawmakers out of the total 27 Lawmakers signed the letter of impeachment which was read on the floor of the House.
According to the 19 Lawmakers, the Speaker was impeached on allegations of gross misconduct, forgery, abuse of office, and high-handedness.
Meanwhile, the Member representing Obowo State Constituency, Hon. Kennedy Ibe, has emerged as the new Speaker of the House.
More news later…