Breaking: Ebonyi State House of Assembly impeaches Speaker, elects a new one

The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Rt. Hon Nwazunku and elected a new one.

The impeachment occurred this morning.

Rt. Hon Chukwuma Nwazunku was impeached following a motion by Hon Chris Usulor, member representing Ezza South State Constituency over allegations of gross misconduct, incompetence and corruption.

The motion of impeachment was seconded by the Minority Leader and member representing Ezza North West, Hon Enyi Enyi and adopted by 18 out of the 24 members of the House.

A new speaker, Hon Helen Nwaobosi was immediately elected. 

More details as it unfolds...