The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended a lawmaker, Ovat Agbor, representing Obubra I Constituency, indefinitely over alleged violent conduct against his wife. The decision followed allegations that the lawmaker physically assaulted his wife. The spokesperson to the speaker of the assembly, Matthew Okachie communicated the decision of the assembly in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday. According to the statement, the decision was reached during plenary after a motion moved by Davies Etta and seconded by Francis Asuquo. The assembly said it strongly condemned the alleged behaviour, describing it as inconsistent with the ethical standards expected of lawmakers. “After deliberations, the House resolved that Mr Agbor be placed on indefinite suspension from all leg...