GLITZ TV
In a dramatic turn of events, the Cross River State House of Assembly has passed a vote-of-no-confidence on the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, and subsequently removed him from office. This decision was made during a session held on [INSERT DATE], as confirmed by the house’s official records.
The motion, brought under matters of urgent public importance, was supported by a two-thirds majority of the House, in line with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The motion was co-sponsored by the following members of the House of Assembly:
1. Hon. Stanley Nsemo – Calabar Municipality
2. Hon. Charles Omang Omang- Bekwarra
3. Hon. Thomas Aruku –Ogoja
4. Hon. Eyo Bassey – Bakassi
5. Hon. Bassey Bassey Effiong – Akpabuyo
6. Hon. Francis Onete Ogban – Biase
7. Hon. Victor Nsa- Calabar South 2
8. Hon. Ovat Agbor- Obubra 1
9. Hon. Pius Ashas Ashakia-Obanliku
10. Hon. Martins Achadu – Yala 2
11. Hon. Effiong Ekarika –Calabar South 1
12. Hon. Egbe Abeng Egbe – Obubra 2
13. Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong- Boki 11
The grounds for the Speaker’s removal include:
1. Gross Financial Misconduct:
– Misappropriation of N48,000,000 meant for NEPA bills for the House of Assembly complex and quarters.
– Misappropriation of N404,683,855.10, which represents 2% of all revenue collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) monthly for oversight functions of the House.
– Misappropriation of N19,437,844 from Local Government deductions and 11 months’ deductions, which the Speaker allegedly failed to disclose to members.
2. Incompetence and Wrong Conduct of Plenary Proceedings:
– Unparliamentary way of conducting proceedings.
– Appointment of members to move or second motions, rather than allowing interested members to raise their hands.
The decision to remove the Speaker has sent shockwaves across the state, with many political analysts closely observing the developments. The House of Assembly has vowed to ensure transparency and accountability in its operations, and the newly appointed Speaker will be expected to uphold these principles.
This significant event in the state’s political landscape is likely to have far-reaching implications for the governance and administration of the state. The public eagerly awaits the next steps taken by the Cross River State House of Assembly in the wake of this major decision.
