Cross River Assembly Suspends LG Chairman For 3 Months

Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government, Cross River State, Hon Theresa Ushie has been suspended from her position.

The suspension is expected to last for three months.

The LG chairman got suspended from her position by the state House of Assembly sequel to the petition submitted by members of the Bekwarra Legislative Council alleging abuse of office and misappropriation of funds.

Team@orientactualmags.com learned that her suspension was announced through a statement issued by Speaker Ayambem’s Chief Press Secretary, Matthew Okache, who noted the lawmakers passed the resolution recommending her suspension during the plenary session held in Calabar on Tuesday.

The statement added that the suspension was carried out in accordance with Section 14(3) of the Cross River State Local Government Law.

‘In a resolution passed on the floor of the House, the Assembly directed that Hon. Theresa Ushie should step aside for 90 days to allow an independent investigation into the allegations without interference.

The Assembly considered and upheld the impeachment notice submitted by eight out of the ten councilors from the Bekwarra Legislative Council. The petition, dated May 19, 2025, accused Hon. Ushie of financial misappropriation, administrative highhandedness, and gross abuse of power, alleging that she had consistently undermined due process and the rule of law in the discharge of her duties’ the statement said.

The Vice Chairman, Egbung Odama has been directed to immediately assume office as Acting Chairman for the duration of the suspension with the lawmakers emphasizing that his mandate includes ensuring stability and effective running of the council.

 Speaker Elvert Ayambem noted that the assembly’s action was driven by commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance at the grassroots level.

‘I urge the House committees on Judiciary and public petition to commence a thorough investigation into the allegations and report their findings within the suspension window’ he added-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you