Rt. Hon. Elvert Ekom Ayambem has been impeached as the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly following allegations of misappropriation of funds.
The impeachment took place on Wednesday, with 17 members of the house voting in favour, Channels TV reported.
The motion for impeachment was initiated by Hon. Effiom Ekarika of Calabar South 1 Constituency and seconded by Hon. Omang Charles Omang of Bekwarra State Constituency.
Elvert Ayambem, who represents the Ikom 2 State Constituency, had been serving as Speaker since June 2023 after being elected to lead the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly.
