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From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha
The Anambra State House of Assembly has given indication that it will lift suspension on the member representing Ayamelum state constituency, Hon. Bernard Udemezue.
The Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, yesterday, directed the House Committee on Rules, Ethics, and Privileges to review the suspension.
Speaking during plenary, Udeze tasked the committee, chaired by the Majority Leader, Ikenna Ofodeme, to urgently re-examine the matter in line with the House resolution and report back to the assembly on the next adjourned date.
The Speaker said that the lifting of the suspension was subject to review by the committee, which he said would assess the level of compliance by the affected member to the suspension meted out to him.
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He said the committee would review these and report to the house during the next adjourned date for recommendations and consideration.
Udemezue had been suspended in August 2025, following accusation that he made social media posts revealing certain information about the workings of the house, including their allowances and emoluments.
Though the lawmaker defended himself, saying his actions were based on his promise to his constituents that, if elected, he would run an open door policy and render necessary accounts of his stewardship, including making his pay known.
He was initially suspended for six months, but after the suspension elapsed, he made an attempt to resume, but was again sent out for another three months for not following the procedure, which also involved an apology to the house.
Udemezue is expected to serve out his suspension on February 26, 2026.
