The Cross River House of Assembly has suspended Ms Theresa Ushie, the chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Council.
for three months over allegations of misconduct and corrupt practices.
The house’s decision was reached after the consideration of a resolution passed by the Bekwarra Local Government Council Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.
The assembly also set up a committee to thoroughly investigate the allegations raised against the chairman.
It will be recalled that three months ago, the councillors attempted to impeach the chairman over allegations of corruption, misconduct, and abuse of power, among others.
Speaking during the debate on the matter, the Speaker, Mr Elvert Ayambem, said the suspension was following Section 14(3) of the Cross River Local Government Laws, 2025.
Ayambem said that during the period, the Vice Chairman, Mr Egbung Odama, would take charge of the council affairs in an acting capacity.
He urged the panel to be fair and thorough in the task of investigating the allegations against the chairman.
