Cross River State lawmaker suspended indefinitely over alleged infidelity, assault

With a disfigured face surfacing across media platforms, the wife of member representing Obubra 1 State Constituency, Hon. Dickson Agbor was violently beaten by her husband.

Trouble started when the wife accused the lawmaker of infidelity leading to disagreement that snowballed into fight on Saturday February 28, 2026 at the Assembly Quarters.

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Meanwhile, the Assembly moved a motion upon learning of the violent conduct of their colleagues March 5, after a motion was moved by Davies Etta and seconded by Francis Bassey Asuquo.

According to Etta, the violent attack was unbecoming of a State lawmaker and against the ethical standards required of Legislators and called for indefinite suspension of Hon. Agbor.

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Etta submitted that failure to take action against the erring lawmaker would negatively affect the reputation of the Assembly.

He said: “We must ensure that members conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the values and responsibilities entrusted to us by the people”.

The chamber resolved to investigate the domestic violence, while Agbor be placed on indefinite suspension with immediate effect.

The Assembly through a resolute set up an advocate Committee to investigate the misconduct of their and revert for further legislative attention.

Following the resolution, Agbor was escorted out of the chamber by the Sergeant-at-Arms in compliance with the directive of the House.

Speaking on the development, the Speaker of the House, Elvert Ayambem, said the Assembly remained committed to upholding discipline, dignity and the integrity of the legislature.

Ayambem emphasised that members of the Assembly must conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the trust reposed in them by the people.

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