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(File) Anambra State House of Assembly allegedly impeached speaker, Rita Mmaduagwu.

 

Members of the Anambra State House of Assembly have reportedly impeached their Speaker, Ms Rita Mmaduagwu.

The lawmakers purportedly impeached Mmaduagwu during Tuesday’s plenary at the Assembly chamber in Awka, the state capital.

They were said to have elected Mr Ikem Uzoezie as the new speaker.

The former speaker was reportedly impeached on the grounds of incompetence, docility, financial impropriety and high-handedness.

The lawmakers took the decision after Uzoezie who represents Aguata II Constituency moved the motion for impeachment while Onyebuchi Offor from Ekwusigo Constituency seconded the motion.

Ikem Uzoezie Anambra Assembly Allegedly Impeaches Speaker • Channels Television
(File) The purported new Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr Ikem Uzoezie.

 

About 22 members were present at the plenary but only three lawmakers kicked against the impeachment.

The three members have also been reportedly suspended on allegations of gross misconduct.

Meanwhile, the…



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