Delta State Assembly Suspends Member For Alleged Misconduct

The Delta State House of Assembly has taken action against Matthew Omonade, the member representing Ughelli North I Constituency, suspending him over alleged gross misconduct.

Speaker Dennis Emomotimi Guwor pronounced the suspension order following a motion raised by Majority Leader Emeka Nwaobi of Aniocha North and supported by Chief Whip Perkins Umukoro of Sapele, unanimously adopted by the House.

Omonade stands accused of willfully and falsely perverting the proceedings of the House on May 8, 2024, a violation of the standing order and rules.

Consequently, he has been suspended for 14 legislative days. Additionally, he is required to hand over all government properties in his possession to the House management.

Announcing the decision of the House, the Speaker said, “By the provisions of the House of Assembly (Powers and Privileges) Law, Cap H6 Laws of Delta State, 2008 and the Standing Orders of the House, the Honourable Member representing Ughelli North 1 State constituency shall forthwith withdraw from the precincts of the House for the period of the suspension.

“The Honourable Member representing UghelliNorth 1 State Constituency, should immediately return to the Management all government properties in his possession including the official vehicle”.

The Speaker instructed the Sergeant-at-Arms to escort the lawmaker out of the Assembly Chamber.

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