Imo State House of Assembly Suspends Four Members Over Alleged Move to Impeach Speaker
The Imo State House of Assembly has suspended four members for allegedly attempting to impeach the Speaker, Chike Olemgbe. The Speaker announced this development on Tuesday. The suspended lawmakers are Samuel Otuibe (Ahiazu-Mbaise), Henry Agbasonu (Ezinihitte-Mbaise), Chidiebere Ogbunikpa (Okigwe), and Dominic Ezerioha (Oru-West).
Details of the Suspension
Speaker Olemgbe revealed that the decision to suspend these members was made during an executive session. He also announced that all standing committees assigned to the suspended members have been withdrawn.
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During the plenary session, the Speaker carried out minor reshuffling of the standing committees. Some of the suspended members who were present during the announcement declined to comment to the press.
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Official Confirmation
The Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Peter Uwa, confirmed the suspension to Vanguard in Owerri. When questioned about the suspension, Uwa stated that it was announced directly by the Speaker, Chike Olemgbe.
He explained the reason behind the suspension: “For hatching and scheming an impeachment plan and inciting members to impeach the Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, it was the reason they were suspended. Nobody moved the motion for their suspension; it came as an announcement from the Speaker.
