Anambra State Assembly Speaker, Ms Rita Mmaduagwu, was reportedly impeached during Tuesday’s plenary at the Assembly chamber in Awka, the state capital.
The Anambra State Assembly Speaker who was impeached on the grounds of incompetence, docility, financial impropriety and high-handedness, was replaced Mr Ikem Uzoezie who moved the motion for impeachment.
It was gathered that Uzoezie who represents Aguata II Constituency moved the motion for impeachment, while Onyebuchi Offor from Ekwusigo Constituency seconded the motion.
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.
Channels TV reported that the Clerk of the House, Mr Pius Udoh, was against the inauguration of the new speaker and further disclosed that the lawmakers did not follow due process.
