The Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Nuhu Abok, has been impeached.
He was removed in the early hours of Thursday by the lawmakers from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) who were escorted into the chambers amidst tight security.
Members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were, however, prevented from entering the Assembly complex.
The member representing Pengana Constituency, Yakubu Sanda, was named as the new Speaker.
The premises of the House of Assembly premises and it’s adjoining roads have been taken over by security personnel to prevent a breakdown of law and order.
