Rt Hon Chiji Collins, the former Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, representing Isiala Mbano State Constituency has finally spoken on his impeachment.
Collins was removed by 19 lawmakers which was 2/3rd of the House needed by constitution to impeach him.
Collins is seemingly unperturbed by last week’s impeachment in Imo State House of Assembly, that swept him off as the Speaker. He has described what happened as the will of God, saying “it is the wish of God”.
He said this at the Government House in Owerri when addressing newsmen moments after he was impeachment before joining his colleagues to present his successor to the governor.
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Several allegations were leveled against him before his colleagues found him unworthy to preside over the affairs of the House. After he was sacked, Hon Paul Emeziem, from Onuimo State Constituency was elected Speaker.
However, when asked if he accepted the impeachment or would go to court to challenge the process,he did not answer.
When accosted again to react on what played out against him, Chiji wasn’t forthcoming with any explanation. After stating that it was the wish of God, he briskly moved away from the reach of Journalists.
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Chiji was elected Speaker in June 2019.Elected to represent Isiala Mbano in 2015 under APC, Chiji later left APC for APGA where he ran the race and won a second missionary journey ticket in 2019. After inauguration, Chiji crossed over to PDP, a party he was a member until January 14, 2020.
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