Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rita Maduagwu, has described her purported impeachment as “a bundle of illegality.”
Describing those who allegedly impeached her as “rascals,” Maduagwu said, “Nobody can impeach me because I have not committed any offence.
“They didn’t have any power known to any law to impeach me.
“They need two-thirds of our members to impeach the Speaker or the governor. So, I’m still the Speaker.”
Maduagwu, who was rallied round by some government officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, Solo Chukwulobe, regained access to the chamber after about two hours and held a session with 11 members.
Twenty out of the 30 members of the assembly carried out Maduagwu’s impeachment.
It followed a motion moved by Ikem Uzozie, member representing Aguata II constituency and seconded by Onyebuchi Offor of Ekwusigo Constituency.
Maduagwu was accused of financial impropriety, gross misconduct and sundry allegations.
She was immediately replaced by Ikem Uzozie.
Three members of the house were also suspended.
