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Drama As 19 Out of 27 Lawmakers Impeach Imo Speaker

Rt. Hon. Paul Emeziem, Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly was impeached on Monday.

Kennedy Ibe replaced Emeziem during the House plenary session today following several allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office.

Emeziem was impeached following the unanimous decision of 19 members of 27 lawmakers in a signed letter read on the floor of the house which accused the former Speaker of gross misconduct and abuse of office.

Ibeh who represents Obowo State Constituency was sworn in immediately as the Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly.

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