BREAKING: Lawmakers Unanimously Impeach Speaker of Abia State Parliament
- Aggrieved lawmakers in the Abia State House of Assembly have unanimously impeached Honourable Chinedum Orji as speaker
- According to reports, his impeachment was announced in the afternoon on Tuesday, May 2
- It was confirmed that 18 out of the 24 parliamentarians seconded Orji's removal
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The Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon Chinedum Orji, has been impeached by state House of Assembly members.
As reported by The Sun, Orji was impeached at about 9 am on Tuesday, May 2.
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About 18 of the 24-member House signed for the Speaker’s impeachment, while four refused to sign.
Those who didn't sign are Ginger Onwusibe, Munachim Alozie, Solomon Akpulonu, and Kelechi Onuzuruike.
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However, details of the Speaker’s impeachment were still sketchy when this report was gathered.
Orji’s removal followed a motion moved by Hon. Chukwudi Apugo (Umuahia East) and seconded by Hon. Okey Igwe (PDP, Umunneochi).
Police surround Abia Assembly complex
Further reports confirmed that streams of police officers were seen at the premises of the Abia state parliament complex in Umuahia, the state capital.
On why Orji was impeached, one of the presiding lawmakers at the impeachment plenary session accused him of insensitivity to the welfare of the members of the House.
As reported by Vanguard, he said:
“I want to move a motion considering the present situation in the House of Assembly and the feelings of members towards the speaker of the 7th House, Engr. Chinedum Orji, of his insensitivity to the welfare of members and other sundry activities.
"It is clear to us that all these have led to gross misconduct in the office of the speaker. Hence, I move a motion for the removal of the speaker.”
Controversy plunges Ekiti Assembly into chaos as Ex-Speaker pins serious allegations on APC, Fayemi
In another similar scenario, Legit. ng reported that the house of parliament in Ekiti state was struck with a series of controversies.
The ex-governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi, was reported to have been a significant cause of the frenzy.
He was accused of ignoring the principle of inclusivity, fairness and equity in power distribution before handing over administrative duties.
Source: Legit.ng
