C'River Speaker criticized for reinstating lawmaker accused of domestic violence

The Cross River State chapter of the Assembly for Moral Discipline, Justice, and Restoration of Public Confidence condemned the reinstatement of Hon. Ovat Agbor, representing Obubra 1 State Constituency, by the Cross River State House of Assembly. Agbor, who was suspended on March 5, 2026, over allegations of domestic violence, was reinstated on April 9, sparking outrage from civil society groups claiming due process was not followed. Dr. John Egon, the group's Publicity Secretary, expressed concerns about public confidence in governance.