Delta assembly suspends member for ‘gross misconduct’

The Delta House of Assembly on Wednesday suspended Dafe Chukudi (PDP-Ukwuani) for 14 days over alleged gross misconduct.

The suspension order was pronounced by the speaker, Dennis Guwor, during the plenary of the assembly in Asaba.

The suspension order was sequel to a motion moved under a matter of urgent public importance by the majority leader, Emeka Nwaobi (PDP-Aniocha North).

The motion, which was unanimously adopted by the assembly when it was put to a voice vote by the speaker, was seconded by the chief whip of the House, Perkins Umukoro (PDP-Sapele).

Following the adoption of the motion, Mr Chukudi was suspended for a period of 14 legislative days.

Announcing the decision of the House, the speaker also said a committee would be set up to investigate the matter.

“The member representing Okwuani constituency, Edafe Chukudi, is hereby suspended for 14 legislative days for gross misconduct.

”A committee will be set up to investigate the matter,” he said.

Meanwhile, the assembly also received an Executive Bill titled “A Bill for a Law to Establish the College of Health Technology Ovrode, 2024 and for Other Related Purposes.”

The bill was conveyed through a letter by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to the assembly for scrutiny and read by the speaker.

The assembly also mourned the former deputy governor of the state, Amos Utuama, who recently passed.

Festus Utuama (PDP-Ughelli South) announced the demise of the former deputy governor, who is also his uncle.

A minute silence was observed in honour of the deceased.

Also, at Wednesday’s plenary, the assembly condoled President Bola Tinubu on the demise of his Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.

(NAN)