Speaker, Ebonyi State House of Assembly impeached, new speaker elected

The speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Chukwuma Nwazunku has been impeached. He was impeached today July 21st by 18 out of the 24 members of the House. He was impeached over allegations of gross misconduct, incompetence and corruption. A new speaker, Hon Helen Nwaobosi was immediately elected.

According to reports, the members of the House re-instated three members who were on suspension before moving to impeach the Speaker.

The member representing Ezza South state Constituency Hon. Chris Usulor moved the motion for his impeachment while the Minority Leader and member Representing Ezza North West, Hon. Enyi Enyi seconded the motion.