Speaker’s impeachment: Security forces seize control of Cross River assembly complex
Security operatives have taken over the Cross River House of Assembly complex in response to the impeachment of the Speaker, Mr Elvert Anyambem, on Wednesday.
The speaker’s removal almost resulted in a clash between his supporters and other members of the house, prompting a response from the security officials.
The News Agency of Nigerian reported that the state Commissioner of Police, Gyogon Grimah was sighted among other security personnel around the assembly complex.
Analysts say the presence of the security personnel is to forestall breakdown of law and order around the complex.
Recall that the speaker was impeached on Wednesday on grounds of gross misconduct, high-handedness and misappropriation of funds.
Mr Anyambem’s impeachment was carried out during a plenary.
The impeachment notice was signed by 17 out of the 25 members of the assembly.
