NDC Condemns Delta Assembly Over Egbetamah's Seat Vacancy

The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the Delta State House of Assembly's declaration that Collin Egbetamah's seat representing Udu Constituency is vacant, following his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Monday, Barrister Osa, the party's director, accused the assembly of engaging in vindictive actions against Egbetamah, asserting that the move violates constitutional rights and the freedom of political association.

The NDC alleged that Egbetamah, who originally ran on the APC platform, has become a target of Delta State Governor and his loyalists due to his perceived status as a political rival. The assembly's action was described as politically motivated and unconstitutional.

The NDC called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disregard the assembly's declaration, labeling it as an act of political gangsterism. They also announced plans to commence legal proceedings to challenge the assembly's actions and urged that Egbetamah be allowed to continue representing his constituency.