Udenu Legislative Council Suspends Two Members

The Udenu Legislative Council, Thursday, suspended two of its members, Nnamdi Odo and Daniel Aroh.

While Odo is a former leader of the house and member representing Obollo Afor ward, Aroh represents Udunedem Ward.

They were suspended for breach of the provision of the legislative house.

The statement in full below: 

PRESS STATEMENT BY THE LEADERSHIP OF UDENÚ LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ON THE RECENT LEADERSHIP SHAKEUPS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARISING FROM THE PLENARY SESSION OF THURSDAY, 13TH MARCH 2025

The Udenu Legislative Council, in the exercise of its constitutional and legislative powers, duly convened a plenary session today, Thursday, 13th March 2025, at the Legislative Council Hall to deliberate extensively on the unsettling events that have recently disrupted the smooth operation of legislative activities within the Council, culminating in the impeachment of the immediate past House Leader, Rt. Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Odoh.

After an exhaustive review of the circumstances surrounding these developments, the House has resolved as follows and issues the following statements to the general public:

1. The Udenu Legislative Council unequivocally reaffirms its commitment to fostering peace, progress, and innovative governance within our beloved Local Government Area. Under the dynamic and transformative leadership of the Executive Chairman, Aka Eze Aka, we stand resolute in our collective resolve to collaborate with his administration to actualize his visionary blueprint for the sustainable development of Udenu.

Furthermore, we extend our profound appreciation to His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, the Executive Governor of Enugu State, for his trailblazing governance and far-reaching developmental policies, which have elevated Enugu State as a model of progress within the federation. In particular, we acknowledge and commend his administration’s strides in educational advancement, exemplified by the ten Smart Schools, Type II Healthcare Centers, and many others for Udenu, currently under construction in our respective Wards, signifying his commitment to human capital development.

2. Having meticulously examined the events that escalated into the recent disorderly conduct in the House, and in our bid to uphold decorum, discipline, and legislative integrity, the House has resolved to suspend Rt. Hon. Daniel Aroh, the Honourable Councillor representing Udunedem Ward and Chairman of the House Committee on Works, for a period of three (3) months, during which he shall be stripped of all legislative rights and privileges.

This disciplinary measure is necessitated by his gross violation of the Rules of the House, including but not limited to:

(a) Gross Misconduct – Deliberately disrupting House proceedings on Tuesday, 11th March 2025, thereby obstructing the Clerk of the House from duly observing a matter of urgent public importance.

(b) Insubordination – Defying the authority of the House when it was ordered to proceed with the business of the day, resulting in unwarranted disorderliness on the floor of the House.

(c) Contempt of the House – Walking out of plenary in flagrant disregard of legislative order while proceedings were still ongoing.

(d) Defiance to Leadership – Ignoring directives from the newly elected House Leader, Rt. Hon. Patrick O. Ugwu, when he called for order during the plenary session.

3. Beyond his impeachment, which should have served as a sufficient consequence for his infractions, Rt. Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Odoh is hereby suspended for a period of six (6) months, for engaging in conduct unbecoming of a legislator and House Leader. His offenses include:

(a) Violent Disruption of Legislative Proceedings – Attempting to prevent the Clerk of the House from observing a matter of urgent public importance duly raised during plenary.

(b) Dereliction of Legislative Duty – Abandoning his seat and walking out of the House while plenary was in session, in an act of gross legislative irresponsibility.

(c) Unauthorized and Divisive Public Address – Convening an unauthorized and unwarranted “World Press Conference” without due consultation with Councilors, thereby stoking unnecessary discord and misleading the public with baseless allegations against the Executive Chairman of Udenu LGA, Aka Eze Aka.

(d) Defamation and Public Misrepresentation – Engaging in a calculated attempt to malign the leadership of the LGA by propagating unfounded accusations against the Executive Chairman, which this House categorically dismisses as baseless and misleading, as we noted in an official Statement earlier released yesterday by the House majority Leader — Rt. Hon. Sunday E. Onah.

(e) Attempting to Usurp Legislative Authority – Misrepresenting himself to the press as the House Leader, despite the legitimate election of Rt. Hon. Patrick O. Ugwu as the new House Leader.
In view of these transgressions, the House has unanimously suspended Rt. Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Odoh for six (6) months, during which he shall be divested of all legislative privileges.

4. The Udenu Legislative Council assures all Constituents of its steadfast commitment to legislative excellence and progressive governance. We call upon the esteemed people of Udenu to disregard the misleading narratives being peddled by certain elements whose actions are antithetical to the peace and development of our Local Government.

We emphasize that this House remains united and focused on enacting policies and resolutions that will advance the collective well-being of our people.

The recent actions taken are in strict adherence to legislative ethics and were necessitated by the need to uphold discipline, order, and respect for the Rule of Law within the legislative arm of government.

Finally, we implore all indigenes and residents of Udenu LGA to remain calm, as the House has repositioned itself to offer a more robust, effective, and development-driven legislative impact in partnership with the Executive Arm of Government.

We remain committed to serving the people of Udenu with integrity, diligence, and an unwavering sense of duty.

Signed:
Rt. Hon. Patrick O. Ugwu
Leader, Udenu Legislative Council

Rt. Hon. Charles Ezugwu
Deputy Leader, Udenu Legislative Council

Rt. Hon. Sunday E. Onah
House Majority Leader, Udenu Legislative Council.

Hon. Fimbar Odoh
Clerk, Udenu Legislative Council Thursday March 13, 2025.