Jigawa State House Of Assembly Impeaches Speaker

The Jigawa State House of Assembly has impeached the current Speaker, Isah Idris.

Idris was impeached by 20 out of the 30 lawmakers present on the floor of the House.

The lawmakers in a swift action swore in Idris Kareka as the new Speaker.

Kareka himself was earlier impeached as speaker in 2017.

Idris’ impeachment is coming barely a few days after the mace was destroyed by the lawmakers who engaged in a fight over leadership.

On Tuesday, the house was thrown into a rowdy session following a motion moved on the amendment of the standing rule of the state assembly.

Alkasim Karkarna, a member representing Yankwashi constituency, was said to have been responsible for the destruction of the mace.