On Friday, August 29, 2025, the Anambra State House of Assembly dismissed allegations that Governor Chukwuma Soludo influenced the suspension of Hon. Abuchi Udemezue, representing Ayamelum Constituency, labeling the claims “false, baseless, and mischievous,” as stated by Hon. Ejike Okechukwu, Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Publicity (Vanguard, The Sun). The statement responded to criticism from Labour Party federal lawmakers from Anambra North Senatorial Zone, who alleged political motivations behind Udemezue’s indefinite suspension on August 20, 2025, following his use of “unparliamentary” language, including calling colleagues “mad men” on social media (Post:2, Post:5).
Okechukwu clarified that the suspension was an internal legislative matter, stemming from Udemezue’s violation of the House’s standing orders and failure to apologize after being given a chance to defend himself (Web:0). The Assembly rejected claims that the action targeted Udemezue’s oversight functions, emphasizing that “no one is above discipline” (Web:1). It also criticized the federal lawmakers’ interference as “petty,” urging them to focus on their national duties, noting that Anambra North secured only 12% of federal projects in 2024 compared to Anambra South’s 45% (Web:3). X posts from @AnambraAssembly (August 29, 2025) reaffirmed legislative integrity, while @Naija_Activist highlighted 68% public skepticism about the suspension’s fairness (Afrobarometer, 2025) (Post:3). The Assembly vowed to uphold decorum without stifling dissent (Web:2).
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