Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Hassan Muhammad Shalla, has been impeached for alleged breach of trust and embezzlement of allowances of some members.
The sitting this morning was presided by Hon. Abubakar Sabo of Birnin Kebbi North constituency in the absence of the Speaker and his deputy.
Hon. Shalla was impeached at a seating in the hallowed chambers of the State Assembly in Birnin Kebbi by 12 out of 24 members of the House in attendance who supported the impeachment.
The impeachment motion was moved by Hon. Aminu Gumbi of Yauri constituency and seconded by Hon. Aliyu Mutubare of Kalgo constituency.
Hon. Habib Musa Jega, who was impeached in a controversial manner in December 2014, around 10:30 p.m., was re-appointed Speaker by a motion immediately moved Hon. Bala Danbaba Waje, seconded by Hon. Mohammed Dantani Yellow from Shanga constituency.
The impeached Speaker could not immediately be reached for comments.
The sitting has been adjourned to resume by 4pm.
•Photo shows a House of Assembly Speaker's seat and mace.
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