Domestic violence: Cross River Assembly suspends lawmaker for allegedly ass@ulting his wife

The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended the member representing Obubra I State Constituency, Dickson Agbor, indefinitely over alleged violent conduct, punch reported.

According to journalist Agba Jalingo, the lawmaker ass@ulted his wife over accusations of infidelity.

He claimed that the incident occurred on Saturday, February 28, 2028 at the Assembly quarters.

The resolution was reached on Thursday, March 5, after a motion was moved by Davies Etta and seconded by Francis Bassey Asuquo.

Moving the motion, Etta condemned the alleged violent conduct involving Agbor, describing it as behaviour unbecoming of a lawmaker and contrary to the ethical standards expected of members of the legislative arm of government.

According to him, the House must take decisive steps to preserve the integrity and reputation of the Assembly.

The Assembly also approved the constitution of an ad hoc committee to investigate the matter and report its findings back to the House for further legislative action.

Following the resolution, Agbor was escorted out of the chamber by the Sergeant-at-Arms in compliance with the directive of the House.

Speaking on the development, the Speaker of the House, Elvert Ayambem, said the Assembly remained committed to upholding discipline, dignity and the integrity of the legislature.

See more