Anambra State House of Assembly has given indication that it will lift the suspension on the member representing Ayamelum State Constituency, Bernard Udemezue.
Udemezue was suspended in August 2025 following accusations that he made social media posts revealing certain information about the workings of the House, including members’ allowances and emoluments.
The lawmaker had defended himself, saying his actions were based on his promise to his constituents that if elected, he would run an open door policy and render necessary account of his stewardship, including making his pay known.
He was initially suspended for six months, but after the suspension elapsed, he made attempts to resume, but was again sent out for for another three months for not following the procedure, which involves an apology to the House.
Meanwhile, the Speaker of the Assembly, Somtochukwu Udeze, on Wednesday directed the House Committee on Rules, Ethics and Privileges to review the suspension.
Speaking during plenary, Udeze tasked the committee, chaired by the Majority Leader, Ikenna Ofodeme, to urgently re-examine the matter in line with the House resolution and report back to the Assembly on the next adjourned date.
The Speaker said that the lifting of the suspension is subject to review by the committee, which he said will assess the level of compliance by the affected member to the suspension meted out to him.
He said the committee will review these and report to the House on the next adjourned date for recommendations and consideration.
Udemezue is expected to serve out his suspension on February 26, 2026.
Anambra Assembly moves to lift ban on lawmaker suspended over social media post
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