Cross River lawmaker suspended for manhandling wife

The subordinate representing Obubra I State Constituency successful the Cross River State House of Assembly, Mr Ovat Agbor has been suspended indefinitely implicit alleged convulsive conduct.

Though the assembly was not consenting to disclose the quality of unit the suspended legislator was progressive in, helium is alleged to person perpetually manhandled his woman pursuing his excessive drinking and precocious nighttime habits.

The Assembly powerfully condemned the alleged convulsive attack, saying it was unbecoming of him.

The House reached the solution during plenary connected Thursday pursuing a question moved by Davies Etta and seconded by Francis Bassey Asuquo.

They said specified behaviour was contrary to the ethical standards expected of members of the legislative limb of government.

After deliberations, the House resolved that Agbor beryllium placed connected indefinite suspension from each legislative activities.

A committee was thereafter constituted to analyse the substance and study its findings to the House for further legislative action.

Agbor was escorted retired of the enclosure by the Sergeant-at-Arms, successful compliance with the directive of the House.

Remarking, Speaker of the House, Elvert Ayambem, stated that the House remains committed to upholding discipline, dignity, and the integrity of the legislature.

He emphasized that members of the Assembly indispensable behaviour themselves successful ...