The removal was carried out by 18 out of 27 members of the Assembly who sat at an undisclosed location.
Reports said that the Peoples Democratic Party Member, Chukwunachi Apugo representing Umuahia-East moved the motion for the removal and was seconded by Okey Igwe of the PDP, who is representing Umunneochi Constituency.
The lawmakers are accusing the Speaker of gross misconduct and highhandedness.
But a source close to the state government described the removal as “Legislative Nollywood” which cannot stand.
The House of Assembly complex, as reported, had been under lock and key,
So, 18 lawmakers taking such action outside the assembly complex was the height of impunity, according to feelers from the executive arm.
The Clerk to the House was not there to swear in the new speaker.