The Cross-River State House of Assembly has impeached it’s speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ekom Ayambem.
The speaker was impeached on Wednesday, May 22, by no fewer than 20 members of the house.
It was gathered that the plot to remove Anyambem has been on for months as members have been expressing misgivings at his conduct and modus operandi.
The members accused Ayambem of misappropriating funds meant for members of the House.
As at Tuesday, May 21, at least 20 members had signed up for his impeachment.
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 taken away by the members.
Ayambem was elected Speaker of the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly in June 2023.
Ayambem represents Ikom 2 State Constituency in the Houses of Assembly.
