Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly impeached

The Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Hon Chinedum Orji, has been impeached by members of the House.

It was gathered that About 18 of the 24-member signed for the Speaker’s impeachment Tuesday morning.

Four of the members including Ginger Onwusibe, Solomon Akpulonu, Munachim Alozie and Kelechi Onuzuruike refused to sign.

His removal followed a motion moved by Hon. Chukwudi Apugo (Umuahia East), and seconded by Hon. Okey Igwe (PDP, Umunneochi).

Earlier, a detachment of the Nigerian Police has stormed the Assembly premises.


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