The Cross River State House of Assembly has placed the lawmaker representing Obubra I State Constituency, Dickson Ovat Agbor, on indefinite suspension following allegations of domestic violence.
The decision was taken during plenary on Thursday after a motion was introduced by Davies Etta and supported by Francis Bassey Asuquo.
Presenting the motion, Etta denounced the alleged incident, describing it as conduct inconsistent with the standards expected of elected officials.
He stressed that the legislature must safeguard its image and uphold ethical principles.
According to him, lawmakers are duty-bound to act in ways that reflect the confidence reposed in them by their constituents.
After deliberations, members resolved to bar Agbor from all legislative duties pending the outcome of a formal investigation.
The House also set up an ad hoc committee to probe the allegations and submit a report for further action.
The suspended House member who was present during the plenary was escorted out of the Chambers
