In accordance to the Delta State House of Assembly, the 1999 Constitution’s provisions were followed in the decision to declare the seat of the member representing the Udu Constituency vacant.
The explanation was provided in Asaba by Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, the House Leader and Chairman of the House Committee on Information.
According to Nwaobi, the Assembly did not act politically but rather purely in accordance with its constitutional authority.
“The House merely carried out its constitutional responsibility after considering the resignation and defection letter submitted by the lawmaker representing Udu Constituency,” he stated.
The assembly spokesperson clarified that the rules under which a lawmaker can leave the political party on which they were elected without losing their seat are explicitly stated in the Constitution.
He claims that the only circumstance is when there is a national political party split or crisis.
He said that the Assembly was not presented with any proof that the lawmaker’s defection satisfied that constitutional criterion.
The Federal Republic of Nigeria’s Constitution is the only source of guidance for the Delta State House of Assembly, according to Nwaobi. Nothing the House does is done outside the bounds of the Constitution; all of its actions are based on the law.
He continued by saying that the Assembly’s decision should be viewed as a true application of the Constitution rather than as a political grudge.
The Assembly’s dedication to constitutional democracy, the rule of law, and parliamentary integrity was reiterated by the House leader.
Before making judgments about the Assembly’s choice, he advised the people to read the pertinent sections of the Constitution.
