- Lawmakers in the Cross River state house of assembly have impeached their speaker, Elvert Ekom Ayambem
- Ayambem, who represents Ikom II state constituency, was removed on Wednesday, May 22, by 17 members of the house
- Legit.ng noted a disgraceful scene after Ayambem’s impeachment was announced, as some persons engaged in a fight over the possession of the mace – the symbol of authority
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics in Nigeria.
Calabar, Cross River state – Elvert Ekom Ayambem, the speaker of the Cross River state house of assembly, has been impeached.