Breaking News: Ebonyi Speaker Impeached

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines Monday, July 21st, 2014

Ebonyi State House of Assembly members on Monday morning impeached the Speaker, Chukwuma Nwazunku. He has been replaced by Hon Helen Nwaobasi representing Abakaliki South state constituency.

Impeached Ebonyi Speaker Chukwuma Nwazunku

Hon Eni Uduma Chima representing Afikpo South West moved the motion for election of Hon Helen Nwaobasi representing Abakaliki South state constituency. The motion was seconded Hon Jerry Obasi.

18 out of the 24 members of the Assembly reportedly voted out the Speaker. Hon Frank Onwe moved the motion for the Speaker’s impeachment, which was seconded by the minority leader, Hon Enyi C. Enyi.

The members lifted the suspension of the three members namely: Hon Frank Onwe, Hon Eni Uduma Chime and deputy speaker, Hon Blaise Orji before impeaching their speaker.

Details to follow