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    Cross River House of Assembly Speaker, Ayambem, Impeached

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    By Milcah Tanimu

    The Cross River House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ekom Ayambem. The motion for his impeachment was initiated by Hon. Effiom Ekarika, representing Calabar South 1 Constituency, and seconded by Hon. Omang Charles Omang, representing Bekwarra State Constituency.

    Following the impeachment, members of the Assembly removed the mace from the chamber, signifying the formal removal of the Speaker from office.

    Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, who represents the Ikom 2 State Constituency, was elected Speaker of the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly in June 2023.

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