Two estranged local government chairmen in Bayelsa State who engaged in battle of wits with governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson, were yesterday impeached and acting chairmen sworn-in by the state chief judge, Justice Kate Abiri.
Those impeached by the legislative arms of their respective councils were Chief Koku Gariga (Sagbama) and Selekibina Sabo (Kolokuma/Opokuma).Those sworn-in to replace them in acting capacity are Napoleon Akoso (Sagbama) and Ebikeme Okoringa (Kolokuma/Opokuma).
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