Abia Speaker Kennedy Njoku resigns less than 24 hours after winning election, Chikwendu Kalu Elected as new Speaker

Abia House of Assembly Complex

Umuahia - The ninth Speaker of Abia House of Assembly, Chief Kennedy Njoku, has resigned his appointment, less than 24 hours after he was elected.

Njoku was elected at about 4.10 p.m. on Thursday following the impeachment of Chief  Martins Azubuike over alleged gross financial misconduct and autocratic leadership style.

Njoku, who announced his resignation at the resumption of plenary at about 2.50 pm on Friday, thanked members for the confidence they reposed in him by electing him as Speaker.