Anambra Meeting Strikes To Recall Suspended Lawmaker

After months of political battle, the Anambra State Home of Meeting has commenced proceedings to assessment and probably recall Hon. Bernard Udemezue, the suspended member representing Ayamelum Constituency.

Politics Nigeria studies that the event was introduced throughout plenary on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, when Speaker Somtochukwu Udeze directed the Home Committee on Guidelines, Ethics and Privileges to urgently re-examine the lawmaker’s suspension.

Udemezue was initially suspended for 3 months in August 2025 following a report by the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. The Home cited “unparliamentary conduct” linked to social media posts wherein he alleged marginalisation of Ayamelum Constituency within the allocation of constituency allowances, describing the content material as “damaging.”

The suspension took impact after the Meeting adopted the committee’s findings on August 28, 2025.

In November 2025, the suspension was prolonged by an extra three months, operating from November 26, 2025, to February 26, 2026, on account of Udemezue’s alleged failure to adjust to the Home’s directives, together with continued posting of supplies deemed crucial of the Meeting.

Throughout Tuesday’s session, Speaker Udeze instructed the committee, chaired by Majority Chief Hon. Ikenna Ofodeme, to evaluate Udemezue’s stage of compliance with prior Home resolutions earlier than submitting suggestions.

“The suspension stays topic to assessment by the Committee, which is anticipated to evaluate the extent of compliance by Hon. Udemezue with the resolutions of the Home earlier than making its suggestions,” Udeze acknowledged.

The plenary was subsequently adjourned to Wednesday, February 19, 2026, when the committee is anticipated to report again.