Imo Assembly Appoints New Speaker After Resignation Of Kennedy Ibe

The Imo House of Assembly has elected Mr Emeka Nduka as its fourth speaker after Mr Kennedy Ibe (APC Obowo) suddenly resigned from the position.

Nduka was sworn into office on Monday during a closed-door special sitting presided by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Amarachi Iwuanyanwu (APC Nwangele) who called for nominations after reading the letter of resignation of Mr Kennedy Ibe.

It was gathered that the new speaker was nominated by the Majority Leader, Mr Kanayo Onyemaechi (APC Owerri West) and seconded by Dr Uju Onwudiwe (APC Njaba).

He emerged as the fourth speaker of the ninth house following the impeachment of two previous speakers and Ibe’s resignation.

However, the reason for the speaker’s resignation was yet known at the time of filing this report.

Recall that former speaker, Kennedy Ibe was sworn in on November 8, 2021, following the impeachment of Mr Paul Emeziem (APC Onuimo) for reasons ranging from forgery to high-handedness.

Also, Dr Collins Chiji (APC-Isiala Mbano) in November 2020 was impeached for unparliamentarily conduct and gross misconduct.

Chiji, however, appealed to the house to have his impeachment expunged from the legislative records and recorded as resignation, a request which was approved.