Cross River lawmakers impeached Speaker Elvert Ekom Ayambem for alleged financial misconduct, incompetence, and other charges.
Ayambem was impeached by 17 lawmakers who described the speaker’s leadership style as grossly hindering the state’s legislative process.
Lawmakers Effiom Ekarika (Calabar South 1) and Omang Charles Omang (Bekwarra) led the impeachment of Speaker Ayambem, citing accusations of financial misconduct, incompetence, and other offenses.
The impeachment motion threw the entire house into disarray with some lawmakers loyal to the former speaker restricting the move.
Ayambem was elected Speaker of the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly in June 2023,represented Ikom 2 State Constituency in the Houses of Assembly.
Details later…
Boluwatife Enome
Follow us on:
IPOB distanced itself from Simon Ekpa, calling him a “destructive agent” who infiltrated and destabilised…
Biden has condemned ICC's arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, calling them "outrageous" amid global…
Chukwuma Ezeala has said that despite Simon Ekpa’s arrest, identifying his disciples in Southeast Nigeria…
The federal government has reinstated Professor Joseph Ikechebelu as acting Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK, nullifying Professor…
Court of Appeal has overturned the Federal High Court ruling barring INEC from releasing voter…
Kenya has cancelled airport and energy deals with Adani following US bribery and fraud charges…