Imo Assembly suspends four members over impeachment plans

The Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Chike Olemgbe, on Tuesday announced the suspension of four members over an alleged plot to impeach the Speaker.

The suspended MPs included Ahiazu-Mbaise and Samuel Otuibe; Ezinihitte-Mbaise, Henry Agbasonu; Okigwe, Chidiebere Ogbunikpa and Oru-West, Dominic Ezerioha.

The spokesman said the decision to suspend her was made in a closed session.

The spokesman also announced that all standing committees of the suspended members had been relieved of their duties.

PUNCH learnt that the Speaker made minor reshuffles in the standing committees during the plenary session.

Some of the suspended members who were present at the announcement declined to speak to journalists.

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