The speaker of the Delta state House of Assmbly, Mr. Monday Igbuya has been impeached.

He was sacked on Thursday morning. Meanwhile, the lawmaker representing Okpe constituency, Sheriff Oborevwori was elected as the new speaker.

Twenty-two out of the 29 members signed the impeachment notice, accused Igbuya of incompetence and high handedness.

The new Speaker, Rt Hon Sherriff Oborevwori, who represents Okpe constituency in the House, is an experienced politician and foundation member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the State.

The House at the plenary presided over by Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Friday Osanebi, also sacked Hon Tim Owhofere as majority leader and elected Hon Johnson Erijo in his place.