The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct fresh elections in the 27 state constituencies in Rivers State where lawmakers recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a press statement issued on Monday by Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, the PDP argued that the defected lawmakers have automatically vacated their seats as stipulated in Section 109 (1) (g) of the Nigerian Constitution, which states that a member of a House of Assembly loses their seat if they join another political party before the expiration of their term.
“The seats of the 27 former lawmakers have become vacant by virtue of the provision of the Constitution,” the statement said. “Therefore, we demand that the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly immediately declare these seats vacant and that INEC conduct fresh elections to fill the vacancies.”
The PDP also cautioned the former lawmakers against “parading themselves as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly,” warning that doing so “would amount to impersonation with serious criminal consequences.”
The party further commended the people of Rivers State for their “steadfastness and loyalty to democracy and rule of law,” especially during this period of political uncertainty.
That’s a penalty suits against betrayal. They
want to be loyal to their betrayal master.
This crops of lawmakers and there pay master are trying to cause ethnic crises in rivers state
This is an opportunity for Rivers people to ensure that they do not allow this rogues of a party (APC) to take over their state. The battle has just began, but God is with Rivers people.
That serves them right…. That’s why I wil always go against godfatherism in politics. Wike has ate his cake and what else is he expecting?
Another bridge to cross. The will fight to retain there seats until this session is finished.
Not learning from history, Edo state house and Obaseki.
It’s quite funny that,in the face of such ugly events,our blind followers are still taking side, when the masses will be at the receiving end.
Quite pitiful that,we have scallywags in the helm of affairs.
Fake ,no one can declare their seat vacant,go by history, there’s problems in the party already, they do that when they couldn’t solve the problems.
When two elephant fight it’s the grasses that suffered it , another political fight in Rivers State God please secure the masses
Fubara is not strong enough.
Probe Wike now.
Nigeria and drama.. people are suffering and those who it’s their duty to make things better are fighting for their selfish interest
Their master is not a betrayal either the 27 members whom just defected. In politice anything goes. Is a game of absolute interest . Is not a do or die game . No permanet friend no permanet enemy. Thats politrice for you. Once the mases indulge themselves without knowing how the game is played you just make fool of urself.
Wike’s day of gnashing of teeth has just begun. What goes around comes around. Karma is a bitch.
God we put them to shame one after the other when three one to colapse it will start from the root or the branch , the end of the minister of FCT is closer soon rather near let the draft of the gane started , he will.know that this is not campain period, what goes around come around, I think that he lean from the past leather I don’t know that he so we still.become.a.victim
God is about to expose a lot of things in Nigeria.
Wike is no doubt the hand behind this.He has dared his own party (the PDP) to suspend him to allow him an easy transition to the APC to no avail.This is one of his pockets of tricks targeted at the PDP to cause chaos and make any litigation a mere legal exercise as both INEC and the Supreme Court have proven to be pro APC.
The law should take his course in line with the provision of the rule as amended..that when a member of house of assembly defect without finishing his tenure..we look forward To see inec fix a date for fresh election..
The wary paties are all selfish politicians. But there is nothing to worry about the political storm in Rivers. It would subside in a near future for the people to enjoy the dividend of democracy which is at suspense now.
Wike is Evil and his end of political thuggery is coming to an end.
Dis guys are just using d masses to catch cruise
Shame shame shame.
I think it’s high time Nigeria amend our constitution to deal ruthlessly with such fraudulent and babaric act always displayed by our politicians.
They have taken us for a ride too far.
Whatever a man sow, exactly what he will reap, if you derive enjoyment in betraying people, you will definitely be betrayed for the rest of your life, this is just the beginning of karma catching on you, Mr talk talk, cho cho cho
Wike you are not God, where is Mr talk and do in Ondo state now? you have the stage.
Wike is an ambiguous figure Tinubu should watch him closely. I fear if he has not planted himself as a Mole. Peace does not follow Wike Wherever he’s.
Rivers State political agenda unfolding. Big wing structuring 2027 political landscape.
WATCH!!!
Rivers State is gradually becoming shambolic. We must try as much as we can to remain prayerful.