Lawmakers fight for mace in Cross River house of assembly after Elvert Ayambem is impeached as speaker.
One of the lawmakers made a dash for the mace, which is the symbol of authority of the speaker.
However, the legislator with the mace refused to let go, resulting in a struggle, fisticuffs and a brawl in the chamber.
Ayambem was impeached during plenary on Wednesday over allegations bordering on financial misappropriation and incompetence.
The impeachment notice was signed by 17 members of the assembly. There are 25 members in the Cross River assembly. [CONTINUE READING HERE]
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