Hon. Udemezue,
The Anambra State House of Assembly has suspended Hon. Bernard Udemezue, the member representing Ayamelum Constituency, for a period of three months over what the House described as “damaging content” shared on social media.
Udemezue, who was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had posted allegations on his social media platforms accusing the state assembly of marginalising his constituency in the disbursement of constituency allowances.
The post sparked reactions within the House, prompting a resolution during last Tuesday’s plenary session to summon him.
The motion was moved under matters of urgent public importance by Hon. Tony Muobike, representing Aguata 2 Constituency, and seconded by the Chief Whip, Hon. Jude Ngobili, who represents Ihiala 1 Constituency.
Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, subsequently referred the issue to the House Committee on Rules, Business, Ethics, and Privileges for investigation and recommendation.
At Tuesday’s plenary (today), the committee’s report was presented, and the House adopted the resolution to suspend Udemezue for three months.
Detail shortly….
