The Anambra State House of Assembly has been plunged into fresh controversy following moves to suspend Hon. Noble Chukwunonso Udemezue, member representing Idemili North constituency, after he publicly disclosed details of constituency allowance allocations.
The revelation, which went viral, has triggered widespread outrage among citizens and political observers, reigniting debates on transparency, accountability, and legislative ethics.
According to reports, Udemezue openly revealed the amounts received by each lawmaker, a disclosure that angered the Assembly leadership.
He has since been summoned to appear before a disciplinary committee to defend his actions.
Sources within the Assembly describe his move as a breach of the legislature’s internal code of conduct.
Some lawmakers accused him of attempting to bring the image of the House into disrepute, with Speaker Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze allegedly branding his conduct “reckless” and damaging to the Assembly’s integrity.
The threat of suspension, however, has sparked mixed reactions.
While some members back disciplinary measures, others say Udemezue acted in the spirit of transparency.
Civil society groups and political commentators have also weighed in, with many hailing the lawmaker as courageous for exposing what they believe to be systemic misuse of public funds.
Defending his decision, Udemezue maintained that his loyalty lies with his constituents, not his colleagues.
“I was elected to serve my people, not to keep secrets about their money. Transparency should never be treated as a crime,” he declared.
As the House prepares to rule on his fate, political analysts warn that the decision will have far-reaching implications for legislative accountability in Anambra State.
Meanwhile, the controversy continues to fuel heated debate across the state, with many watching closely to see whether Udemezue will be punished, or celebrated as a whistleblower championing transparency.
