Benin MPs want president impeached

Porto-Novo, 21 Aug-(ANA)-More than half of Benin's MPs have called for a full session of parliament to propose possible impeachment proceedings against the president.

They have signed a letter accusing President Boni Yayi of involvement in a financial scandal that broke in July.

Thousands of people in the country have lost their savings in an alleged investment scam.

Mr Yayi's spokesman has previously denied the president's involvement in the case.

The president sacked his interior minister in July, accusing him of involvement in the company, ICC Services.

Analysts say the scandal threatens to cause turmoil in one of the most stable countries in West Africa.(ANA)

FA/ANA/21 August 2010------------