Delta Assembly Lifts Suspension on Members, Deliberates on Key Bills
ASABA/Nigeria: The Delta State House of Assembly has lifted the suspension of Honourable Chukwudi Dafe, representing Ukwuani Constituency, and Honourable Oboro Preyo, representing Bomadi Constituency, following the expiration of the 14 legislative days suspension imposed for alleged gross misconduct.
The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, announced during Tuesday’s plenary, noting that an investigative committee had been constituted to examine the allegations against the two lawmakers. However, he explained that the legislators were recalled as the committee had yet to submit its findings, and their suspension period had elapsed.
During the session, the Majority Leader, Honourable Emeka Nwaobi, was granted leave to present a Bill for the establishment of the Delta State Food Security Agency. The motion for the Bill’s first reading was seconded by Honourable Bridget Anyafulu, representing Oshimili South, and the second reading was deferred to January 28, 2025.
Similarly, the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo, introduced a Bill to repeal the Delta State Waste Management Board Law of 2008 and enact a new law to ensure effective waste collection, management, and disposal in the state. The motion for the first reading, supported by Honourable Matthew Omonade, representing Ughelli North 1, was unanimously approved through a voice vote. The Bill’s second reading was also scheduled for January 28, 2025.
In other proceedings, the House Committee on Public Petitions, chaired by Honourable Omonade, submitted its report on the alleged trespass of cooperative land in Achala Ibusa, belonging to the Auditor General (State) Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society Limited. However, the House directed the committee to redraft its report for further consideration.
Before adjourning, Speaker Guwor extended festive greetings, wishing members and citizens a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year in advance.
