Anambra Assembly Reinstates Suspended Ayamelum Lawmaker, Udemezue
By Emmanuel Chigbata
Anambra State House of Assembly has approved the reinstatement of the suspended member representing Ayamelum Constituency, Honourable Bernard Udemezue, following the consideration of his case over alleged unparliamentary conduct.
The decision followed the adoption of the recommendations of the House Committee on Rules, Business, Ethics and Privileges chaired by the Majority Leader, Honourable Ikenna Ofodeme.
The committee recommended that the restriction placed on Honourable Udemezue’s allowances be lifted and that he should begin receiving his entitlements from March 2026.
It also recommended that the lawmaker be granted full access to the Assembly complex and allowed to fully participate in the activities of the 8th Assembly.
According to the Majority Leader, Honourable Udemezue submitted a letter of apology addressed to the Speaker, dated 7th November 2025, with reference number ANHA/014/032.
He noted that the apology letter was received within five days of the suspension, and that the lawmaker complied with the terms of the suspension, as he was not seen within the Assembly premises during the three-month period.
The motion for adoption of the committee’s recommendations was moved by the member representing Ogbaru Constituency One, Honourable Noble Igwe, and seconded by the member representing Aguata Constituency Two, Honourable Tony Muobike.
The Speaker subsequently read out the recommendations, which were unanimously adopted and now serve as a resolution of the House
