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From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha
The Anambra State House of Assembly has given an indication that it will lift the suspension on the member representing Ayamelum State Constituency, Hon Bernard Udemezue.
The Speaker of the Assembly, Rt Hon Somtochukwu Udeze, on Wednesday 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 is subject to review by the committee, which, he said, will assess the level of compliance by the affected member with the terms of the suspension meted out to him.
He said the committee will review these issues and report to the House during the next adjourned date for recommendations and consideration.
Udemezue had been suspended in August 2025, following accusations that he made social media posts revealing certain information about the workings of the House, including members’ 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 a necessary account of his stewardship, including making his pay known.
He was initially suspended for six months, but after the suspension elapsed and he attempted to resume, he 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.
