There have been sporadic gunshots at the Imo State House of Assembly Complex.
Gatekeepers News reports that the gunshots occurred at the Imo Assembly Complex after the suspension of the former House leader, Uche Ogbuagu, and five other members.
The six members were suspended over alleged unparliamentary activities.
There was an emergency sitting of the Assembly on Thursday presided over by the Speaker, Paul Emeziem during which the announcement was made.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Collins Osuji, said that, while the member representing Ideato-north state constituency, Arthur Egwim, was removed as the Chief Whip of the Assembly, Obinna Okwarra of Nkwerre state constituency was replaced.
According to the CPS, “six members were suspended today during the emergency seating.
“They include two PDP members who are the Minority Leader of the House, Anyadike Nwosu of Ezinnihitte state constituency, Philips Ejiogu who represents Owerri-North state constituency, and four other APC members who are Uche Ogbuagu of Ikeduru state constituency, Kennedy Ibeh of Obowo state constituency, Dominic Ezerioha of Oru-west state constituency and Onyemeachi Njoku of Ihitte-Uboma state constituency.
“Their removal was announced by the speaker, Rt. Hon. Paul Emeziem during the plenary today.”
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