Delta Assembly Declares Udu Lawmaker's Seat Vacant

The Delta State House of Assembly has declared the seat of the lawmaker representing Udu Constituency vacant, a decision taken in accordance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution. Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, the chairman of the House Committee on Information, provided an explanation in Asaba, stating that the Assembly acted strictly within its constitutional powers.

He clarified that the decision was not politically motivated but rather a constitutional responsibility following the submission of a resignation and defect letter by the lawmaker. The Assembly's spokesman noted that the Constitution clearly states the conditions under which a lawmaker can defect from their political party without losing their seat.

However, no evidence was presented to show that the lawmaker's defection met the constitutional requirements. Nwaobi reaffirmed the Assembly's commitment to rule of law and constitutional democracy, asserting that all actions taken by the House are rooted in law and not politically driven.