Kogi State House of Assembly Speaker Impeached

The Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Momoh Jimoh was this afternoon impeached by his colleagues. His impeachment was endorsed by 17 of the 25-member House. He was accused of financial recklessness and misconduct.

The House then elected Hon. Godwin Osiyi, representing Ogori/Magongo State constituency, to take the place of the deposed Speaker. The Kogi State House of Assembly comprises of 14 PDP members and 11 APC members.