The Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Mr Chiji Collins, has been impeached over financial impropriety, high handedness, and gross misconduct

CEOAFCRICA gathered that Collins was removed from office by the lawmakers on Friday during a plenary at the legislative chamber of the Assembly complex in Owerri, the state capital.

Following his impeachment, Paul Emeziem representing Onuimo State constituency takes over from him.

Before his impeachment, Chiji represented Isiala Mbano State constituency.

Details later.