THE Leader of the legislative arm of Burutu local government area of Delta State, Hon. William Elagha was impeached on Wednesday by members of the house following allegation of gross misconduct and incompetence in the discharge of his duty.
The motion for the impeachment was moved by Hon. Owotorufa Pereotubo and seconded by Hon. Asiayia at the floor of the house with two third majority of the members of the house.
After the impeachment of the leader, Hon. Godspower Akiefa was immediately made the acting leader where he acted for over 30 munities before another motion was moved by Hon. Sunday Orukpeti to elect Hon. Adokeme Frank was moved and was seconded by Hon. Isaiah Bekenaowei.
The new leader of the house, Hon. Adokeme Frank while presiding over the sitting after his emergence as the new leader thanked all members of the house and adjourned indefinite.
When contacted, the former leader, Hon. William Elagha said twelve out of twenty councilors signed against him and it was a motion without notice and that he quickly resigned his leadership of the house.