The speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has denied the allegations that Hon. Ashakia Pius, his former colleague who represents Obanliku, was forced out of his office by breaking in and taking over from Hon. Thomas Aruku, the member representing Ogoja Constituency.
Rt. Hon. Ayambem stated that Mr. Ashakia was informed of the action and that Hon. Aruku was properly assigned to the office. Ayambem pointed out that the report was untrue, clarifying that if it had been accurate, Mr. Aruku would have been suspended following House rules.
Ayambem clarified that the action adhered to the House’s customs and regulations. He also mentioned that Hon. Ashakia is no longer a House of Assembly Member, having been sacked by Court of Appeal, pending the by-election rerun. In addition, he urged the populace to reject the false information.
