The Delta House of Assembly on Tuesday recalled two of its members that were suspended in November over alleged gross misconduct.
The Truth reports that the recall was announced during plenary in Asaba by the Speaker, Mr Dennis Guwor.
NAN recalls that the assembly had on Nov. 6, suspended Mr Dafe Chukudi (PDP-Ukwuani) for 14 legislative days, alleging misconduct, while Mr Oboro Preyor (PDP-Bomadi), was also suspended for 14 legislative days on the same grounds on Nov. 12.
”Dear colleagues, following the allegation of gross misconduct against our suspended members, subsequently, a committee on investigation headed by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Arthur Akpowowo, was set up to investigate the gross misconduct.
”The committee has commenced investigation; however, the 14 days suspension notice has elapsed.
“By the confidence you all reposed on me as speaker of the State House of Assembly, and now that the 14 days of their suspension has elapsed, there is need to recall Mr Dafe Chukudi and Mr Oboro Preyor to resume their duties as members going forward.
”The suspended members are hereby recalled pending the outcome of their investigative committee,” Guwor said.
Meanwhile, the deputy speaker, Mr Arthur Akpowowo, expressed joy over the recall of the lawmakers.
”I am very happy that we have lifted their suspension.
”The Speaker has recalled them so that they can celebrate the Christmas with joy and even enter the New Year with some relief of happiness.
”For me, this is a party gift, even though I’m not affected,” he said.
