Hours after Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly impeached its Speaker Elvert Anyambem, operatives of the Department of the State Services (DSS), the Dragon Squad and personnel of the Nigerian Police Force have taken over the Assembly complex.
Reports said they have effectively barricaded every access to the complex.
Hon Ayambem was impeached over alleged gross misconduct and administrative high handedness.
Reports have it that the plot to remove Anyambem has been on for months as members have been expressing misgivings at his conduct and leadership style.
As at Tuesday, 17 members had signed up for his impeachment and the motion for his removal was moved on the floor of the House by member representing Calabar South 1, Hon. Effiong Ekarika and seconded by Charles Omang.
After impeaching him, the mace was taken away by the members.
However, members of the state assembly have moved to Transcorp Hotel where the new Speaker is expected to be elected.
