Why we declared Delta lawmaker’s seat vacant – Assembly

The Delta State House of Assembly has clarified its decision to declare the seat of the member representing Udu Constituency vacant. According to Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, Chairman of the House Committee on Information and House Leader, the action was a constitutional responsibility, not politically motivated.

Nwaobi explained that the Assembly acted strictly within the bounds of the 1999 Constitution. He stated that the constitution specifies the circumstances under which a lawmaker can defect from their elected party, primarily if there is a national division or crisis within the party. The Assembly found no evidence that the lawmaker's defection met this constitutional requirement.

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The House merely carried out its constitutional responsibility after considering the resignation and defection letter submitted by the lawmaker representing Udu Constituency.

"The Delta State House of Assembly is guided solely by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria," Nwaobi asserted. He stressed that all actions taken by the House are rooted in law and that the resolution should not be misconstrued as political retribution. The Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to the rule of law, constitutional democracy, and legislative integrity, encouraging the public to review the relevant constitutional clauses before forming conclusions.

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The Delta State House of Assembly is guided solely by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Every action taken by the House is rooted in the law, and nothing is done outside the provisions of the Constitution.