Outrage in Bomadi Constituency Over Suspension of Lawmaker Preyor, Berates Speaker
The people of Bomadi Constituency in Delta State have kicked against Tuesday's resolution of the Delta State House of Assembly suspend the lawmaker representing the Constituency, Hon. Oboro Preyor, for 14 legislative days for alleged "gross misconduct".
This was contained in a statement signed by Engr. Franklin Miebi Garry, on behalf of the "Concerned Citizens of Bomadi Constituency", copies of which were made available to Journalists in Warri on Wednesday.
In the statement which repeatedly
cautioned the House of Assembly on the need for transparency, the "Concerned Citizens of Bomadi Constituency", raised eyebrows that the purported suspension of Hon. Oboro Preyor, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Works and Special Projects was coming up "as the State Governor moves to present the 2025 budget proposal to the State Assembly".
"In the interest of accountability and transparency, the Speaker must provide clear explanations for the actions taken against Preyor. The people of Delta State deserve to know what constitutes "gross misconduct" in this context", the concerned Bomadi constituents stated.
They further urged the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly to provide answers to posers such as, "What specific actions or behaviors led to Preyor's suspension?"," "Were there any prior warnings or disciplinary measures taken before the suspension?", "How does the Assembly define gross misconduct?" and "Are these guidelines publicly available?", among others.
The statement partly reads, "We urge the Speaker to provide a detailed response to these questions, ensuring that the people of Delta State understand the reasoning behind Preyor's suspension.
"Transparency is essential in maintaining public trust and confidence in the Assembly's decision-making processes.
"The good people of Bomadi constituency deserve to be represented at the discussions of the State budget, so we urge the Speaker to do all within his power to include our representative in the discussions of the 2025 budget".
It will be recalled that the Delta State House of Assembly at it's sitting of Tuesday, November 12, 2024 resolved to suspend Hon. Oboro Kenneth Preyor, the lawmaker representing Bomadi State Constituency in the Assembly, for 14 legislative days for alleged "gross misconduct".
The PUNCH recalls that Preyor’s suspension was coming up barely one week after Hon. Chukudi Edafe, representing Ukwuani State Constituency, was similarly suspended by the Assembly for alleged "gross misconduct".
The motion for Preyor's suspension was moved by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon Emeka Nwaobi, representing Aniocha North and seconded by the member representing Ughelli North 1 constituency, Hon Mathew Omonade, and consequently adopted.
Following the adoption of the motion, the Speaker, Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, directed the Sergeant-At-Arm to escort Preyor out of the chamber.
The Speaker announced that an adhoc committee will be set up to investigate the issues that led to the suspension.
Meanwhile, the State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori is expected to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly this Thursday, November 14, 2024.
The information on the Budget presentation was contained in a letter to the House by the Governor which was read at plenary on Tuesday by the Speaker, Hon. Emomotimi Guwor.
In the letter, the Governor informed the House of his "intention to present the draft bill for the 2025 Appropriation Law, in line with the provisions of Section 121, sub section 1, of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended".
The Governor solicited that the House grant him audience on Thursday at 10am to enable him present the proposed Recurrent and Capital estimates for the 2025 fiscal year.
