Tag: Impeached
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Just in: South Korean president impeached by parliament over plot to impose martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached. Yoon was impeached on Saturday by the South Korean parliament. The impeachment followed the President’s attempt to impose martial law, a move that shocked the nation, split his party. Al Jazeera reports that 204 members of the Korean parliament voted in favour, while 85 voted against…
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Aribisogan’s impeachment as Speaker, irreversible, Ekiti Assembly replies Afe Babalola, Falana
The Ekiti State House of Assembly says the impeachment of Gboyega Aribisogan, who spent only six days as Speaker is irreversible. This is contained in a counter statement issued on Thursday night by Adeoye Aribasoye, the new Chairman, House Committee on Media and Publicity, on behalf of the lawmakers.
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Lawmakers impeach Rivers LG Chairman
The Executive Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, High Chief Tom Aliezi has been impeached. According to reports, the embattled chairman was impeached by the two-third majority of members of the Legislative Assembly amid tight security. Ten out of the 14 lawmakers were said to have voted for his removal during plenary.…
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Just in: New Edo speaker, Adjoto presides over assembly’s session
The new Edo Speaker, Mr. Kabiru Adjoto, on Tuesday performed his first duty in office by presiding over the assembly’s plenary session. Adjoto was sworn in on Monday following the dramatic impeachment of the member representing Igueben constituency, Dr. Justin Okonoboh, as Speaker of the House on allegations of gross misconduct. Also removed by 19…
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Plateau Deputy Speaker, Yusuf Gagdi impeached, says I’m happy my profile is untainted
The Plateau State House of Assembly has impeached its deputy speaker, Yusuf Gagdi. Gagdi, who is of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, was removed from office on Tuesday after the majority leader, Henry Yunkwap, read the impeachment notice signed by 18 of the 24 members of the House. According to the majority leader, the…