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Delta Assembly recalls suspended lawmakers
The Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday recalled two of its members suspended last month.
The lawmakers – Mr. Dafe Chukudi (Ukwuani) and Mr. Oboro Preyor (Bomadi) – were suspended for alleged gross misconduct in November.
The Speaker of the House, Mr. Dennis Guwor, announced the lawmakers’ recall at Tuesday’s plenary in Asaba.
He said: “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.
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”The suspended members are hereby recalled pending the outcome of their investigative committee.”
The deputy speaker 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.
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