Wednesday, 11 March 2015

Seven Ebonyi Lawmakers Withdraw From Governor's Impeachment Move

Seven members of the Integrity Group of the Ebonyi State House of
Assembly have withdrawn from any further involvement in the
impeachment move against Governor Martin Elechi.

The decision of the seven lawmakers to withdraw from the impeachment
move was made known on Tuesday by the the chairman of the Integrity
Group, Honourable Enyi Enyi, representing Ezza north-west state
constituency while briefing reporters.

The lawmakers were part of 15 lawmakers that signed the impeachment
move. They made a U-turn on their decision, setting a twist to the
Ebonyi State governor's impeachment saga.

Honourable Enyi explained that the decision to withdraw from the
impeachment ply was taken after several consultation within and
outside the State.

The chairman further said that the decision was necessary so as to
enable peace reign in the State.

"It should be on record that the earlier plans to impeach the Governor
is part of the functions of the House of Assembly and no politicians
in or outside the State influenced their decision to impeach the
Governor," Mr Enyi also stressed.

He however advised his other colleagues to sheath their swords and
embrace peace in the interest of the State.
--ChannelsTV

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