Nigeria, July 7 -- The Ondo State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against the deputy governor of the state, Agboola Ajayi, over alleged gross misconduct.

PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the assembly is currently in a rowdy session with armed police officers and officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps present at the complex in Akure.

Already, 14 lawmakers have supported the impeachment of Mr Ajayi, one of the lawmakers who did not want his name on print told our correspondent.

This newspaper on Monday reported that the deputy governor had dragged the House of Assembly to court over rhe planned impeachment.

He said the decision is to halt plans by the assembly to begin his impeachment process for le...