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Delta Assembly suspends another lawmaker for alleged misconduct
The Delta House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended Mr. Oboro Preyor, the lawmaker representing Bomadi State Constituency, for alleged misconduct.
Preyor’s suspension came barely one week after the House suspended the lawmaker representing Ukwuani State Constituency, Mr. Chukudi Edafe.
The Speaker of the House, Mr. Dennis Guwor, announced the suspension during the plenary in Asaba.
This followed a motion moved under a matter of urgent public importance by the Majority Leader, Mr. Emeka Nwaobi.
The motion, which was unanimously adopted in a voice vote, was seconded by the lawmaker representing Ughelli l State Constituency, Mr. Matthew Omonade.
Following the adoption of the motion, Preyor, who is the Chairman of the House Committee on Works and Special Projects, was suspended for 14 legislative days.
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The speaker also said a committee would be set up to investigate the allegation.
He said: “The House hereby suspends the member representing Bomadi constituency in the State House of Assembly over misconduct.
“In subsequent date, a committee will be set up to investigate the misconduct.”
He also directed the Sargent-at-Arm to lead the suspended lawmaker out of the main chamber of the Assembly complex.
The House also received a letter of notification from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on the presentation of the 2025 Budget on Thursday.
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