Cross River lawmaker suspended over assault allegation
The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended Dickson Agbor, the member representing Obubra I State Constituency, over an alleged domestic assault. The suspension is indefinite and will remain in place while an investigation is conducted. The decision was reached after a motion was moved and supported by other members during a plenary session. The Assembly has set up a committee to investigate the allegation and report back for further action.
What we know
- Dickson Agbor was suspended indefinitely from all legislative activities over alleged domestic assault.
- The motion for suspension was moved by Davies Etta and seconded by Francis Bassey Asuquo.
- An ad hoc committee has been constituted to investigate the matter and report its findings to the House.
- Agbor was escorted out of the chamber by the Sergeant-at-Arms following the suspension directive.
- Speaker Elvert Ayambem stated that the Assembly is committed to upholding discipline and the integrity of the legislature.
