Adamawa Assembly Impeaches Nyako, Deputy Resigns

The Adamawa State House of Assembly on Tuesday impeached Governor Murtala Nyako, following the report of the 7-man investigative panel which was submitted on Monday.

The deputy governor, Bala James Ngillari has resigned to avoid impeachment.

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