C’River Assembly suspends lawmaker over alleged domestic assault

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The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended the member representing Obubra I State Constituency, Dickson Agbor, indefinitely over alleged domestic assault.

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The decision followed a motion moved by Davies Etta and seconded by Francis Bassey Asuquo during plenary on Thursday.

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Moving the motion, Etta condemned the alleged violent conduct involving Agbor, describing it as behaviour unbecoming of a lawmaker and contrary to the ethical standards expected of members of the legislative arm of government.

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According to him, the House must take decisive steps to preserve the integrity and reputation of the Assembly.

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“We must ensure that members conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the values and responsibilities entrusted to us by the people,” he said.

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Following deliberations, the House resolved that Agbor be placed on indefinite suspension from all legislative activities pending further investigation into the allegation.

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The Assembly also approved the constitution of an ad hoc committee to investigate the matter and report its findings back to the House for further legislative action.

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Following the resolution, Agbor was escorted out of the chamber by the Sergeant-at-Arms in compliance with the directive of the House.

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Speaking on the development, the Speaker of the House, Elvert Ayambem, said the Assembly remained committed to upholding discipline, dignity and the integrity of the legislature.

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Ayambem emphasised that members of the Assembly must conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the trust reposed in them by the people.

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“The House will not condone any form of misconduct capable of bringing the legislature into disrepute. We must continue to uphold the dignity of this institution,” he said.

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The suspension, according to the Assembly, will remain in force pending the outcome of the investigation by the committee set up to probe the allegation.

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