Cross River House of Assembly impeaches Speaker Ayambem

The Cross River House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Elvert Ekom Ayambem.

The impeachment motion was moved by Effiom Ekarika, representing Calabar South 1 Constituency and seconded by Omang Charles Omang representing Bekwarra State Constituency.

After impeaching him, the mace was taken away by the members.

Ayambem was elected Speaker of the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly in June 2023.

Ayambem, represents Ikom 2 State Constituency in the Houses of Assembly.

The full details of the impeachment are still sketchy.