Bernard Udemezue suspension sparks drama at Anambra Assembly as the lawmaker is removed ahead of Governor Soludo’s 2026 budget presentation.
Drama erupted at the Anambra State House of Assembly on Tuesday, December 3, 2025, as suspended member Bernard Udemezue attempted to attend proceedings ahead of Governor Prof.
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Chukwuma Soludo’s presentation of the 2026 budget appropriation.
A heavy security presence, including the Police, DSS, and NSCDC, was deployed at the Legislative Chambers, with top government officials, traditional rulers, party faithful, and civil society representatives waiting for the governor.
The situation escalated when Udemezue, representing Ayamelum Constituency, was spotted seated inside the plenary despite his three-month suspension.
Deputy Speaker Chukwuma Okoye and Oyi Constituency lawmaker Innocent Ojike approached him, reminding Udemezue of his suspension.
He was subsequently escorted out by security personnel.
Supporters who had accompanied Udemezue were also removed from the gallery, following a decision by the House leadership.
According to Deputy Speaker Okoye, Udemezue did not follow the due process required to resume his seat after the suspension period had elapsed.
Udemezue, however, insisted that he had submitted the necessary letters to the appropriate authorities before appearing in the Assembly.
The confrontation prompted heightened tensions, with security operatives taking Udemezue to the new legislative building, where he remains detained.
As of filing, the House continued to await Governor Soludo’s arrival for the budget presentation.
The lawmaker was initially suspended in August 2025 over social media posts deemed “damaging” by the House. Udemezue had alleged that his constituency, Ayamelum, was marginalised regarding constituency allowances.
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The suspension followed a resolution moved by Aguata 2 lawmaker Tony Muobike, seconded by Chief Whip Jude Ngobili, and was referred to the House Committee on Rules, Businesses, Ethics and Privileges for review before the plenary passed the three-month suspension resolution.
