Enugu State Deputy Governor, Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi slumped while testifying before the panel of enquiry that is investigating impeachable allegations levelled against him by the state House of Assembly.

The deputy governor who complained of dizziness after presenting his defence for three hour collapsed into his seat. The governor was resuscitated by the wife and some of his aides before he was rushed to the hospital.

His lawyer, Ogochukwu Onyekwuluje, said, “What happened is that the deputy governor was giving evidence but at some point he developed dizziness and had to be rushed to the hospital.

“They have diagnosed blood pressure and a medical report has been brought, showing the state of his health.

“He suddenly developed a high blood pressure.”

The lawyers blamed their client’s failing health on the impeachment proceeding against him.

He said, “What we believe is that he suffered some temporary dizziness; when he started he complained that he was not too strong and he was given a bottle of water.