A major crisis has hit the hitherto peaceful Enugu State House of Assembly as a group of 14 lawmakers, led by Speaker, Eugene Odoh, early this morning commenced the process of impeaching Governor Sullivan Chime over alleged gross misconduct.
They also accused the governor of forging the N12 billion 2012 Supplementary Budget. The impeachment notice was signed by 14 members of the House, including the speaker and the Clerk of the House, Christopher Chukwurah. The Clerk was directed to serve the notice on the governor immediately.
The Deputy Speaker, Chime Oji who was recently elected to represent Enugu North/South Federal Constituency; Hon. Emeka Ogbuabor and Deputy House Leader, John Kevin Ukwuta were suspended at the sitting for alleged anti-Houseactivities. The speaker and the 13 members found their way into the legislative chamber at 6.28 am and held the sitting after the police had prevented them from gaining entry into the House.
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