By Our Correspondent
The Abia State House of Assembly has adjourned indefinitely as the Deputy Speaker, Ifeanyi Uchendu and the Majority Leader, Chief Solomon Akpulonu, narrowly escaped impeachment.
The Deputy Majority Leader, Chief Paul Taribo, of (PDP–Ukwa East) had moved the motion for the removal of the two principal officers.
The Minority Leader, Chief Chijioke Chukwu, (APC—Bende South) supported the motion.
The development caused commotion and delayed proceeding as shout of order by the Speaker, Chinedum Orji, was ignored.
The Speaker had demanded reasons for their removal and evidence for the allegation but none was given.
It was gathered that the allegation may not be unconnected with alleged incompetence.
However, Taribo, who moved the motion, insisted: “I’m saying that these two officers should be relieved of their duties’’.
Obinna Ichitta, (APGA—Aba South) also gave his support to the motion.
“I’m so happy that my colleagues have spoken the way they did and I support everything they said,” Ichitta said.
Similarly, some members had demanded that the motion be subjected to a voice vote but the Speaker adjourned the House sitting.
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