A group of protesters have on Wednesday stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly to protest against the planned impeachment of the state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The protesters are seen carrying banners with inscriptions of their agitations, saying No to impeachment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The assembly had accused Ambode of gross misconduct, not signing into law the 2019 budget among other infractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Details shortly\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A group of protesters have on Wednesday stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly to protest against the planned impeachment of the state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. 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