Impeachment: DSS and Police Take Over Cross River Assembly
Impeachment: DSS and Police Take Over Cross River Assembly
Impeachment: DSS and Police Take Over Cross River Assembly
Heavily armed officials from the Department of State Services (DSS), the Dragon Squad, and the Nigerian Police Force have taken control of the Cross River State Assembly complex. All access points to the complex have been barricaded.
This development follows the impeachment of Speaker Hon. Elvert Ayambem by members of the Cross River State House of Assembly. Sources indicate that Ayambem was impeached on charges of gross misconduct and administrative high-handedness.
Investigations reveal that the plot to remove Ayambem had been in motion for several months, with members voicing their dissatisfaction with his leadership. By Tuesday, over 20 members had signed the impeachment petition. The motion for his removal was introduced by Hon. Effiong Ekarika, representing Calabar South 1, and seconded by Charles Omang.
Following the impeachment, members took the mace from the assembly.
The assembly members have now relocated to Transcorp Hotel to elect a new Speaker.
TRENDING SONGS
Sanwo-Olu Tours Massive Tolu Education Hub Set to Transform Learning for 20,000 Lagos Students
Ghana Police Arrest 11 Nigerians in Tamale Crackdown on Drugs, Cybercrime
Malami Breaks Silence on INEC–ADC Dispute, Urges Calm Amid Political Tensions
£746m Nigeria–UK Deal Sparks Debate Over Ajaokuta Steel’s Future
FG Kicks Off 56km Ekiti–Osun Link Road to Boost Regional Trade
Tinubu Condemns Plateau and Kaduna Attacks, Calls for Urgent Action Against Violence
Tonto Dikeh Opens Up on Dark Past: From Cult Involvement to Spiritual Renewal
Alleged Truck Tampering Lands Lagos Man in Court Over Theft Claims
Senegal Tightens Anti-LGBTQ Laws, Doubles Prison Terms Amid Rights Concerns
Infantino Watches Iran Friendly Amid World Cup Venue Uncertainty
Share this post with your friends on 
