Ebonyi House Of Assembly Speaker Impeached.
10, 2014 impeached the Speaker Chukwuma Nwazunku over
charges of gross misconduct, incompetence and
embezzlement of funds reserved other members of the
house, just as the Deputy Speaker, Blaise Orji was elected in
his stead.
The motion for the Speaker's impeachment was moved by
the majority leader of the house Sam Nwali, while Chris
Usolor, representing Ezza South constituency seconded the
motion.
It was gathered that this would be the second time
Nwazunku will be impeached, after he was impeached two
months ago, although his job was saved by a swift move by
the Governor, Martin Elechi.
The lawmakers also suspensed for of their colleagues
including the Chief Whip, Ogbonnaya Ikoro. Others
suspended are Oliver Nwachukwu, Odefa Obasi and Francis
Ogbonna Nwifuru.
Nwazunku's supporters have remained adamant, claiming
that e remains the authentic speaker.
Reports have it that the crisis rocking the state house of
assembly may not be unconnected with the race to become
the state governor next year
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