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Delta Assembly suspends lawmaker for misconduct

The Delta House of Assembly has suspended the lawmaker representing Ughelli North 1 Constituency, Matthew Omonade, over alleged gross misconduct.

The Speaker of the House, Dennis Guwor, announced the suspension at plenary in Asaba, the Delta State capital, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

The suspension of the lawmaker elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was sequel to a motion of urgent importance moved by Majority Leader Emeka Nwaobi (PDP-Aniocha North).

Guwor, therefore, suspended Omonade for 14 legislative days.

The Speaker said: “Distinguished colleagues, the member representing Ughelli North 1 State Constituency is hereby suspended by this Honourable House for 14 legislative days.

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“By the provisions of the House of Assembly (Powers and Privileges) Law, Cap H6 Laws of Delta State, 2008 and the Standing Orders of the House, the member representing Ughelli North 1 Constituency shall forthwith withdraw from the proceedings of the House for the period of the suspension.

“The member representing Ughelli North 1 Constituency should immediately return to the management all government properties in his possession, including the official vehicle.

“The Sergeant-at-Arms should escort the member from Ughelli North 1 out of the hallowed chamber.”

He further constituted a committee to investigate the alleged gross misconduct of the lawmaker and give its reports to the House within two weeks.

The committee is headed by Deputy Speaker Arthur Akpowowo (PDP-Ethiope East) with Chief Whip Perkins Umukoro, Emeka Asemuta (PDP-Ndokwa East), and Marilyn Okowa-Daramola (PDP-Ika North-East) as members.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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