JUST IN: Anambra Assembly suspends PDP lawmaker over social media posts

The Anambra State House of Assembly has slammed a three-month suspension on Hon. Bernard Udemezue, the lawmaker representing Ayamelum Constituency.

Udemezue, who was elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was sanctioned following a controversial post he shared on social media. According to the Assembly, the content of his message was “damaging” and capable of tarnishing the image of the legislature.

In the viral post, the lawmaker alleged that his constituency, Ayamelum, had been sidelined in the distribution of constituency allowances. The claim, however, did not sit well with his colleagues, who viewed it as an act of misconduct.

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.

More details to follow…

(Punch)