C’River Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Over Domestic Violence Claims
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- •The Cross River State House of Assembly took the suspension action on March 5, 2026.
- •The lawmaker was suspended indefinitely due to allegations of assault on his wife.
- •The suspension was announced publicly by the assembly on March 6, 2026.
- •The assembly cited misconduct related to domestic violence as the reason for suspension.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the suspended lawmaker is formally charged with domestic violence the Cross River Assembly may proceed with permanent removal, impacting the balance of power within the state legislature.
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AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)C’River Assembly suspends lawmaker over alleged domestic assaultAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Nigerian lawmaker suspended ‘indefinitely’ over alleged assault on wifeAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)C’River assembly suspends lawmaker over domestic violence allegationsAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)C’River Assembly suspends lawmaker indefinitely over alleged misconduct