November 08, (THEWILL) – The Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Ho. Paul Emeziem, has been impeached.
Hon. Emeziem was impeached on Monday during a plenary session at the State House of Assembly in Owerri, the Imo state capital by 19 lawmakers.
The 19 lawmakers out of the total 27 lawmakers signed a letter which was read on the floor of the house.
According to the 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.
