The Imo State House of Assembly has been impeached the Speaker , Chiji Collins. Collins was removed from office by the lawmakers on Friday during a plenary at the legislative chamber of the Assembly complex in Owerri , the state capital . When the motion for the impeachment of Collins was supported by 19 out of the 27 members of the House , Channels TV reported Friday . He was impeached over allegations of financial impropriety, high handedness, and gross misconduct, among others . The lawmakers immediately elected Paul Emeziem , member representing Onuimo Local Government Area as the new.Speaker of the House . Details later …

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