Three councilors have been suspended for six plenary sittings over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office and breach of oath of office by the legislative arm of Ughelli North local government area.
Those affected are Hon Festus Oke Inana (Orogun Ward 9), Hon Oke Doris Isodje (Agbarho Ward 20) and Hon Collins Oghenebrorhie Arhiakpore (Agbarha Ward 1).
The lawmakers said the suspension takes immediate effect following a resolution passed during the legislative sitting.
The suspended councilors have also been ordered to refrain from participating in any legislative activities until the investigation is concluded.
In a suspension letter signed by the clerk of the House, Mr Tagbajumi Emmanuel, the councilors are directed to appear before a four-man ad-hoc disciplinary committee set up to investigate the allegations.
The committee is chaired by the majority leader, Hon Ese Agbobore, with Hon Israel Palmar and Hon Eshanome as members, while Hon Henry Omonigho is to serve as secretary. The panel is expected to submit its report within one month.
Presiding over the sitting, the leader of the House, Hon Prosper Ajero, reaffirmed the legislature’s commitment to integrity, transparency and discipline in the discharge of its duties.
The resolution suspending the councilors was endorsed by 10 members of the House, led by Ajero.
