See how Edo state speaker was escorted out of the Assembly after impeachment

Hon Dr. Justin Okonoboh who was impeached today by lawmakers as speaker of Edo state House of Assembly was escorted out by Nigerian Police.

Okonoboh was impeached following an impeachment notice signed by 16, out of the 24-member assembly.

Following his impeachment, the former principal officer of the House representing Akoko Edo I, Mr. Kabiru Adjoto, was elected as the new Speaker.

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Three other members were said to have appended their signatures to increase the number to 19. The Assembly workers were locked out while the impeachment lasted.