The Cross River House of Assembly on Wednesday suspended four councillors of Akpabuyo Legislative Council for 90 days over alleged gross misconduct.
He said that the allegations were substantiated through a rigorous investigation process.
The lawmakers blamed the delays on fraudulent activities of some corrupt officials.
The House described the imposition of illegal levies by the ministry as double taxation.
Mr Bassey accused the petitioners of failing to follow due process.
Mr Inoyo said that having a single-party legislature automatically eliminated the voice of vibrant opposition.
Seventeen of the 25 assembly members signed the notice to impeach the speaker.
The Cross River House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging CRBC to absorb its casual workers as permanent staff.
