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Lawmakers Impeach Plateau House Of Assembly Speaker

  The Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Nuhu Abok, has been impeached by eight members of the legislative arm of the government. … Continue reading Lawmakers Impeach Plateau House Of Assembly Speaker

By Emmanuel Egobiambu
Updated October 28, 2021
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The lawmakers also named a new speaker.
Impeached Plateau Speaker Abok Ayuba.

 

The Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Nuhu Abok, has been impeached by eight members of the legislative arm of the government.

The member representing Pengana Constituency, Yakubu Sanda, was named as the new Speaker.

He was removed in the early hours of Thursday by the lawmakers from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) who were escorted into the chambers amidst tight security.

The lawmakers also named a new speaker.

 

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Some security agents were stationed around the Assembly complex.

 

Members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were, however, prevented from entering the Assembly complex.

The Speaker was impeached amidst tight security.

 

In the meantime, the House of Assembly premises and adjoining roads have been taken over by security personnel. The move is to prevent a breakdown of law and order.

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