The Anambra State House of Assembly has suspended Hon. Bernard Udemezue, member representing Ayamelum Constituency, for a period of three months over what it described as “damaging content” shared on his social media platforms.
Udemezue, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had alleged on social media that his constituency was being marginalised in the distribution of constituency allowances.
The post sparked reactions within the Assembly, prompting the House to summon him during plenary last week, following a motion of urgent public importance raised by Hon. Tony Muobike, member representing Aguata 2 Constituency, and seconded by the Chief Whip, Hon. Jude Ngobili of Ihiala 1 Constituency.
Speaker Somtochukwu Udeze, who presided over the session, referred the matter to the House Committee on Rules, Business, Ethics, and Privileges, directing them to investigate and report back this week.
At Tuesday’s plenary, the House adopted the committee’s recommendation and resolved to suspend Udemezue for three months.
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