Kogi speaker impeached

You're referring to the recent development in Kogi State, Nigeria!

Yes, it's true. The Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Prince Mathew Kolawole, was impeached on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. The impeachment was carried out by a majority of the members of the House, who voted in favor of the motion.

According to reports, the impeachment was sparked by allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and financial recklessness leveled against the Speaker. The lawmakers claimed that Kolawole had failed to carry them along in the decision-making process and had also mismanaged the finances of the House.

The impeachment process was initiated by a member of the House, Hon. Ahmed Musa, who moved a motion for the Speaker's removal. The motion was seconded by another member, Hon. Victor Adoji, and was subsequently adopted by a majority of the members present.

After the impeachment, the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Ahmed Umar, took over as the Acting Speaker of the House. The development has sparked controversy and debate in the state, with some people calling for the Speaker's reinstatement while others are calling for a thorough investigation into the allegations against him.

What do you think about this development? Should the Speaker be reinstated or should he face the consequences of his alleged actions?