The embattled Imo State House of Assembly, majority leader, Uche Ogbuagu Owerri, has been impeached by the lawmakers on Thursday. Prior to his removal Ogbuagu had defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. This follows Emeka Ihedioha removal early last year by the Supreme Court as governor in order to emerge a principal officer of the house. Ogbuagu who represents Ikeduru state constituency was impeached at the plenary a majority vote.
