Chidiebube Okeoma, OwerriGovernor Rochas Okorocha has nominated the head of service, Callistus Ekenze, as his new deputy. The majority leader of the House, Lugard Osuji, who moved the motion for Madumere’s impeachment, confirmed the development to our correspondent Monday evening. The majority leader said, “The House has received a nomination letter from the governor for the replacement of the impeached deputy governor. “The head of service, Callistus Ekenze, was nominated by the governor. We are only waiting for his swearing-in ceremony.”Osuji denied the allegation that the lawmakers received N5m each from the governor to impeach his former deputy, Eze Madumere.

Source: Punch July 30, 2018 19:04 UTC