Cross River lawmaker suspended over alleged violent conduct
The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended Dickson Agbor, the member representing Obubra I State Constituency, following allegations of violent behaviour. The suspension is indefinite and comes as the Assembly seeks to uphold its ethical standards. Bassey Otu, the state governor, and his wife, Eyoanwan Otu, have both criticised the alleged actions. Glory Agbor, the lawmaker’s wife, has called for privacy and stated that the matter has been resolved within the family.
What happened
- Dickson Agbor was suspended indefinitely by the Cross River State House of Assembly over alleged violent conduct.
- The suspension followed a motion moved by Davies Etta and seconded by Francis Bassey Asuquo.
- An ad hoc committee has been set up to investigate the allegations and report back to the House.
- Bassey Otu and Eyoanwan Otu criticised the alleged actions, while Glory Agbor stated the issue had been resolved privately.
- Glory Agbor apologised to her husband and family and announced her withdrawal from the Legislators’ Wives Association.
