Enugu assembly impeaches deputy governor

The Enugu state house of assembly has impeached deputy governor of the state, Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi, for alleged gross misconduct.

The assembly  commenced impeachment proceedings against him on July 22.

While the proceedings lasted, Onyebuchi did all he could to retain his job, appearing before the probe panel that investigated him. He even slumped during one of the appearances.

Reports had it that he fell out with Governor Chime Sullivan because of his future political ambition.

Onyebuchi who described his travail as political, maintained innocence of all the allegations levelled against him.

“It is true that I am the one standing trial but I want to say also that our democracy is also standing trial. I want to say also that justice is on trial; I want to say also that the integrity of all those involved, including that of the panel members, is on trial,” he had said.

“I believe that no matter how we want to manipulate truth and try to embellish it, eventually, if not now, the truth will triumph over falsehood.

“I believe that I have not committed any crime; I am here because I believe that it is better to defend myself and protect my hard earned reputation; it is more important to me than even the office of the deputy governor. I do not mind leaving the office but the public must know that I did not commit any offence.”

Onyebuchi was elected alongside Chime in 2007.