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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has called on the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh and other members of the House to urgently lift the suspension placed on the 13 members, who demonstrated a patriotic resolve against “the legislative misconduct exhibited on February 19.”The PDP made this call in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Tim Nyor, yesterday. googletag.
cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1718806029429-0'); }); The 13 members were suspended for allegedly indulging in “Dishonourable actions capable of casting aspersions and causing acrimony in the House.
”According to the House, the 13 members had, after voting for the removal of the then embattled state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambase, addressed a press conference dissociating themselves from voting in favour of the motion to remove him.The House accused the 13 members of contravening Order IX, Rule 58(6) of the House Standing Rules, describing their action as a “deceptive posture” capable of bringing the House to disrepute. $(document).
ready(function(){(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})}); They were suspended for a period of three months.
The party noted that despite widespread condemnation of the suspension by judicial bodies and institutions, the 13 members had remained suspended, thereby depriving their constituents fair representation.PDP said the suspension, which it described as “unwarranted and unjust” had deprived nearly two million people of Benue State of their legitimate representation in the legislative house.“It also constitutes a blatant affront to the democratic principles that underpin our governance and our collective commitment to democracy.
“Such authoritarian actions must be unequivocally condemned by all patriots, who cherish democracy as the foundation of good governance.”The party urged the speaker and the governor to recognize that Nigeria is not under a military regime, saying democracy thrives when diverse opinions and dissenting voices are respected and allowed to flourish. $(document).
ready(function(){(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})}); “It is deeply disheartening and shameful that all relevant judicial bodies and institutions have universally condemned the assembly’s actions which were evidently orchestrated by the Executive arm of government, yet, the 13 courageous lawmakers, who dared to stand for truth and integrity, continue to suffer the repercussions of their principled stand against bad governance, dictatorship and suppression.
“PDP demands the immediate reinstatement of the suspended members to restore democracy, ensure proper representation and uphold justice for the people of Benue State,” the party said.The post ..
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