Enugu Deputy Gov Slumps Before Impeachment Panel

Enugu State Deputy Governor, Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi, on Wednesday slumped while testifying before the panel of inquiry that is investigating impeachable allegations levelled against him by the state House of Assembly, Punch reports.

The deputy governor had testified for about three hours in his own defence when he suddenly complained of dizziness and collapsed into his seat.

Onyebuchi’s wife, Nneka, and some of the deputy governor’s aides, who were present at the sitting, were said to have rushed to his aid and revived him before he was rushed to the hospital.

His lawyer, Ogochukwu Onyekwuluje, said, “What happened is that the deputy governor was giving evidence but at some point he developed dizziness and had to be rushed to the hospital.

“They have diagnosed blood pressure and a medical report has been brought, showing the state of his health.

“He suddenly developed a high blood pressure.”

The panel, which initially adjourned its sitting till 2pm as a result of the development, was unable to continue again for the day as reports from the hospital indicated that Onyebuchi had suffered from high blood pressure, and as a result, needed to rest.

Journalists were not in the courtroom when the incident occurred because the panel had barred the press from covering its proceedings.