The Delta State House of Assembly has recalled the member representing Ukwuani constituency Hon Chukwudi Dafe and the member representing Bomadi constituency, Hon Oboro Preyo following the expiration of the 14 legislative days suspension slammed on them by the House for alleged gross misconduct.
The Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor, announced the recall of the duo at Tuesday’s plenary of the House.
Rt Hon Guwor said following the alleged gross misconduct of the members an investigative committee was set up to look into the allegations.
He said though the committee had yet to submit its report the legislators were recalled following the expiration of the 14 legislative days.
The House then gave leave to the Majority Leader Hon Emeka Nwaobi to bring in a Bill for a Law to provide for the Establishment of the Delta State Food security Agency.
The Majority Leader who moved motion for the Bill to be read the 1st time was backed by the member representing Oshimili South , Hon Bridget Anyafulu.
The second reading of the Bill was thereafter differed to January 28, 2025.
The House also granted leave to the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon Arthur Akpowowo, to bring a Bill for a law to repeal the Delta State Waste Management Board Law of 2008, and enact the Establishment of the Delta State Waste Management Board, and to maintain a system of effective waste collection, management and disposal in the state.
He was supported by the member representing Ughelli North 1, Hon Matthew Omonade.
The motion for the 1st reading was unanimously supported through a voice vote as put through by the Speaker.
The second reading of the Bill was also differed to January 28, 2025.
The House Committee on Public Petitions, led by its Chairman and member representing Ughelli North 1, Hon Matthew Omonade submitted its report on the alleged trespass on the co-operative landed properties in Achala Ibusa, filed by the Office of the Auditor General (State) Multi- Purpose Cooperative Society Limited.
The petition sought to stop members, agents and cronies of Idumuoneta quarters , Umudiagbo, Achala Ibusa in Oshimili North local Government Area, from encroaching on the land.
The House did not adopt the committee’s report as it directed that it be redrafted.
Before adjourning plenary, the Speaker had wished all and sundry a merry Christmas and a prosperous New year in advance.
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