Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Plateau Assembly Deputy Speaker, Yusuf Gagdi Impeached

The Plateau State House of Assembly on Tuesday impeached its deputy speaker, Yusuf Gagdi.

Gagdi’s impeachment came after the majority leader in the house, Henry Yunkwap, read the impeachment notice signed by 18 of the 24 members of the House.



According to the majority leader, the impeachment notice followed a vote of no confidence on Mr. Gagdi.

The clerk of the assembly, Ayuba Gongu, confirmed verification of the signatures of the legislators who signed the impeachment.

Mr. Gagdi was immediately replaced by Sale Yipmong, a member from Dengi constituency, southern Plateau state.

The new deputy speaker pledged to work for the progress of the entire state.

Reacting to his impeachment in an interview with journalists shortly after Tuesday sitting, Mr. Gagdi said he was happy that his removal was not linked to any fraud, saying he believed it was done in good faith.

Mr. Gagdi represents Kantana constituency in the House.

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