Akwa Ibom speaker suspends spokesperson

Premiumtimesng | 06-06-2026 08:25am |

The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom Assembly, Udeme Otong, has announced the suspension of the Assembly's press secretary following a controversial statement regarding a planned return to the Assembly complex, which is currently under construction. This statement has reportedly intensified existing tensions between lawmakers and the executive branch amid ongoing security standoffs. The decision to suspend the spokesperson reflects the Assembly's response to the unrest and aims to maintain order during this sensitive period.

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