BREAKING: CROSS RIVER STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBERS IMPEACH SPEAKER, AYAMBEM
The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Elvert Ekom Ayambem, has been removed from office.
During Wednesday’s plenary session, 17 members of the House impeached the Speaker on charges of embezzlement.
The impeachment motion was moved by Effiom Ekarika, who represents Calabar South 1 Constituency.
The motion was seconded by Omang Charles Omang, lawmaker representing Bekwarra State Constituency.
Ayambem was elected Speaker of the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly in June 2023.
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