The Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Kennedy Ibe has resigned.
Mr Ibe resigned on Monday during an emergency plenary session of the lawmakers at the state house of the assembly complex.
He said his decision comes after wide consultation with family and political associates, adding that it was also in the best interest of the All Progressives Congress (APC) political family in Imo State.
The lawmaker representing Ehime Mbano state constituency, Emeka Nduka has been sworn in as the new Speaker.
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