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How Lawmakers Snatched Mace, Provoked FIght Impeaching Cross River Speaker (Video)
A video capturing the Cross River House of Assembly engulfed in chaos after the impeachment of Speaker Elvert Ekom Ayambem, has emerged on social media.
In the video, the impeachment motion was moved by Hon. Effiom Ekarika representing Calabar South 1 Constituency and seconded by Hon. Omang Charles Omang representing Bekwarra State Constituency.
After impeaching him, the mace was violently taken away by the members which triggered further chaos in the house.
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Gwg.ng reports that Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem was elected Speaker of the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly in June 2023.
Gwg.ng also gathered that Hon Ayambem was impeached in the early hours of Wednesday by his colleagues over alleged gross misconduct and administrative high handedness.
More checks by Vanguard revealed that the plot to remove Anyambem has been on for months as members have been expressing misgivings at his conduct and modus operandi.
Gwg.ng learnt that over 20 members had signed up for his impeachment and the motion for his removal was moved on the floor of the House by member representing Calabar South 1, Hon. Effiong Ekarika and seconded by Charles Omang.
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