Rita Maduagwu was impeached by 22 out of 30 members of the state assembly. She was impeached following a motion moved by a member of the House, Hon Ikemba Uzoezie and seconded by Hon Onyebuchi Offor.
Part of the reason for her impeachment were stated as financial impropriety, gross misconduct and docility.
Uzoezie, a member of APGA, representing Aguata two state constituency was has been announced as the new speaker.
Another related topic; Ondo State Speaker, Bamidele Oloyelogun and his Deputy Iroju Ogundeji impeached