Anambra Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Over Social Media Posts
The Anambra State House of Assembly has suspended the member representing Ayamelum Constituency, Bernard Udemezue, for three months.
The Peoples Democratic Party lawmaker was suspended over a message and content he shared on social media, which the House described as “damaging content”.
Udemezue had shared on his social media handles, alleging that his constituency, Ayamelum, is marginalised in the area of constituency allowance.
But reacting to the post, the House first passed the resolution to summon Udemezue at its plenary last Tuesday, following a matter of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Aguata 2 Constituency, Tony Muobike, and seconded by the Chief Whip and member representing Ihiala 1 Constituency, Jude Ngobili.
The Speaker, Somtochukwu Udeze, who presided over the plenary last Tuesday, referred the matter to the House Committee on Rules, Businesses, Ethics, and Privileges and to report back to the House on Tuesday (this week).
And at the plenary on Tuesday(today), the House passed the resolution to suspend the lawmaker for three months.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
