BREAKING: Hon. Ejike Williams Impeached as Leader of Ikwuano LG Council [DETAILS]

The legislative council of Ikwuano Local Government has officially announced the impeachment of Hon. Ejike Williams, Leader of the House, citing incompetence, misconduct, and a series of governance failures.

According to the impeachment notice issued by members of the council, the decision followed months of dissatisfaction over Williams’ leadership style and alleged inability to fulfill his responsibilities effectively.

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Grounds for Impeachment

The lawmakers outlined several reasons for his removal, including:

1. Incompetence – Allegations that Williams lacks adequate knowledge of local government laws and regulations.
2. Poor Communication – Failure to engage councillors and stakeholders effectively, leading to confusion within the council.
3. Legislative Inefficiency – Accusations of failing to propose or pass meaningful laws for the benefit of the local government area.
4. Lack of Education and Training – Claims that he lacks the qualifications and capacity to carry out council duties, with a nine-month gap in implementing deliberations.
5. Disregard for House Rules – Alleged inability to enforce council procedures, resulting in a dysfunctional legislative process.
6. Collusion with the Chairman – Accusations of conspiring with the council chairman to deny members their rightful offices, undermining transparency.
7. Unprofessional Conduct – Reports that he often appeared intoxicated during council sittings, raising concerns over his fitness to lead.
8. Failure to Establish Committees – Neglect in forming key committees, limiting the council’s ability to operate effectively.

Declaration of Removal

Following manual vote counts by the councillors, the legislative body declared that Hon. Ejike Williams has been impeached from his position as Leader of the House with immediate effect.

This decision marks a major shift in the leadership of Oboro Ward 1, as the council seeks to restore order and credibility in its legislative activities.

SIGNED BY THE UNDERLISTED MEMBERS OF IKWUANO 7″ LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, THIS 26TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2025