A member of the Benue State House of Assembly, Terkimbi Ikyange, who was impeached on Tuesday, has insisted that he remains the authentic speaker and leader of the assembly.
Ikyange described the House Rule No. 16 (2), relied on by 22 members to reconvene the assembly as fraudulent.
He said the House Rule only vests the power to reconvene the Assembly which was adjourned to August 15, on him and the deputy speaker, under his directive.
He, therefore, warned members of the new leadership of the state legislature, not to parade themselves, noting that their actions could be described as a total disregard of democratic norms.
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The impeachment which took place in his absence followed a motion of no confidence which was moved by Honourable Richard Ujege, who represents Konshisha state constituency.
The move was backed by 21 members out of the 30-man Assembly.
Shortly after, the assembly elected Titus Uba, the lawmaker representing Kyan state constituency as its new speaker.
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Impeached Benue Speaker Insists He Remains Leader Of State Legislature
