DSS, police take over Cross River Assembly as fight erupts after Speaker’s impeachment

Chaos erupted in the Cross River State House of Assembly on Wednesday following the impeachment of Speaker Elvert Ayambem, prompting personnel of security agencies to take over the complex.

The session turned into a brawl, culminating in a fight over the mace as 17 out of 25 members voted to impeach Ayambem on allegations of financial misappropriation.

The impeachment motion was moved by Hon. Effiom Ekarika, representing Calabar South 1 Constituency, and seconded by Hon. Omang Charles Omang, representing Bekwarra State Constituency.

The move to impeach the speaker had been in progress for several months, as members expressed dissatisfaction with his conduct and the operations of the assembly.

Meanwhile, following the chaos, officials from the Department of State Services (DSS), the Dragon Squad, and personnel from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have taken over the Assembly complex.