The Delta State House of Assembly today(27/9/17) suspended one of its members over alleged legislative misconduct.
Hon. Reuben Izeze, the representative of Ughelli South state constituency, was suspended for three months for bringing the House to disrepute.
The Majority Leader of the House, Hon Tim Owhefere moved the motion, seconded by Hon Pat Ajudua and unanimously adopted.
“Consequent upon this, I wish to move that Hon. Rueben Izeze, Member representing Ughelli South Constituency be now suspended for a period of three months,”
The motion did not however give details of the alleged misconduct. However, it is being speculated that the alleged misconduct has to do with Hon Izeze prostrating before a former Vanguard reporter, Sola Adebayo who he considered as one of his benefactors. He also sometimes ago did the same thing before ex-governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan.
“Hon. Rueben Izeze, Member representing Ughelli South Constituency is hereby suspended for a period of three months”, the Speaker, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori JP,MNIM said during the plenary on Wednesday
Izeze was earlier suspended for three months for alleged legislative misconduct and was later recalled after being away for one month.
