The impeachment was a sequel to a motion moved by the member representing Ikpoba-Okha constituency Hon. Henry Okhuarobo seconded by Hon. Marcus Onobun of Esan West constituency. It would be recalled that Idiaye in the company of some lawmakers including Emmanuel Agbaje representing Akoko-Edo Constituency II and Nosayaba Okunbor representing Orhionmwon North constituency recently endorsed the candidacy of the governorship of the All Progressives Congress, APC Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. He was later accused of collecting N40m to remain in the APC. Impeachment Okhuarobo said an impeachment notice was signed two-third members of the house. “The impeachment of the deputy speaker is on the ground of gross misconduct and divulging of official secrets.” He said. After deliberations, the Speaker, Rt Hon. Francis Okiye pronounced the deputy speaker impeached.
Immediately after Hon. Roland Asoro representing Orhionmwon South constituency was made the Deputy Speaker after he was nominated by Hon Emmanuel Okoduwa and seconded by Hon Ephraim Aluebhosele. The Speaker administered oath of office and oath of allegiance and after that the former Chief Whip, Hon. Henry Okhuarobo was elevated to the position of the leader of the house, while Marcus Onobun who was deputy leader, was made the chief whip and Sunny Ojiezele as Deputy Leader. Hon. Ephraim Aluebhosele was elevated to the position of the deputy whip while Hon. Emmanuel Okoduwa was made a co-opted member of the principal officers’ council.
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