By Sylvia Akpan
The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of Hon. Theresa Akwaji Ushie, Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, for an additional three months.
Recall that Hon. Ushie was suspended for a period of 90 days over alleged gross misconduct, following an impeachment move signed by eight members of the Bekwarra Legislative Council.
The House Committee on Judiciary, Public Matters, and Public Petitions was thereafter mandated to investigate the matter.
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The Assembly had on August 28, 2025, embarked on one month recess but CrossRiverWatch gathered that an emergency plenary held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
During the emergency sitting, a motion was moved by Hon. Ovat Ogbor, member representing Obubra I State Constituency, and seconded by Hon. Francis Ogban, member representing Biase State Constituency, for the extension of the suspension.
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According to the Chairman of the Committee, Rt. Hon. Davies Eta, the extension is necessary to allow the committee more time to conclude its investigation and present a comprehensive report to the House.
The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, thereafter ruled in favor of the motion, extending Hon. Ushie’s total suspension period for another 3 months pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.