In Imo, 4 lawmakers suspended over plot to impeach speaker

The Imo State House of Assembly suspended four members on Tuesday, accusing them of plotting to impeach the Speaker.

Peter Uwa, the Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, CPS, confirmed the development.

When questioned about the suspension, he replied that it was announced by the Speaker, Olemgbe.

The list of suspended lawmakers includes: Chidebere Ogbunikpa (Okigwe constituency), Sam Otuibe (Ahiazu constituency), Henry Agbasonu (Ezinihitte Mbaise constituency), and Dominic Ezrioha (Oru West constituency).

On the reason for the suspension, he said: “For hatching, 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 of the state House of Assembly.”