Abia Government Suspends House Clerk Over Alleged Misconduct

Abia State Government has suspended the Clerk of the State House of Assembly, Mr John Pedro Irokansi, following allegations of misconduct.

The suspension was effected by a letter dated 20 May 2026, signed by the Abia State Head of Service, Mr Benson Ojeikere.

Mr Promise Onwukwe, a Deputy Director in the Legislative Department of the Abia State House of Assembly, has been appointed Acting Clerk with immediate effect.

While the government has not disclosed the specific allegations against Irokansi, it has instructed Acting Clerk Onwukwe to assume full responsibility for the administration of the office “pending the conclusion of the ongoing investigation and/or further directives from the appropriate authority.”

The directive further orders the Acting Clerk to:

“Safeguard all government property, official records, and documents duly handed over to you in accordance with extant regulations.”

Irokansi, an experienced civil servant, has served as Clerk of the Abia State House of Assembly for about 16 years under three administrations in Abia State.